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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.68, 2,971.26 and 1,269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.68, 2,971.26 and 1,269.16 is: 1,750.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.68 : 2,971.26 = 1,269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.68/2,971.26 = 1,269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.68x = 2,971.26 × 1,269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.68x = 3,771,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,004.34/2,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.96

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