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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154, 2,972.06 and 1,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154, 2,972.06 and 1,269.48 is: 1,751.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154 : 2,972.06 = 1,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154/2,972.06 = 1,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154x = 2,972.06 × 1,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154x = 3,772,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,970.73/2,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.61

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