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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.76, 2,971.83 and 1,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.76, 2,971.83 and 1,269.44 is: 1,751.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.76 : 2,971.83 = 1,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.76/2,971.83 = 1,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.76x = 2,971.83 × 1,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.76x = 3,772,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,577.64/2,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.62

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