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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.23, 2,971.73 and 1,269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.23, 2,971.73 and 1,269.11 is: 1,751.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.23 : 2,971.73 = 1,269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.23/2,971.73 = 1,269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.23x = 2,971.73 × 1,269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.23x = 3,771,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,452.26/2,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.53

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