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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.52, 2,971.68 and 1,269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.52, 2,971.68 and 1,269.36 is: 1,751.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.52 : 2,971.68 = 1,269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.52/2,971.68 = 1,269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.52x = 2,971.68 × 1,269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.52x = 3,772,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,131.72/2,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.61

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