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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.03, 2,971.41 and 1,269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.03, 2,971.41 and 1,269.33 is: 1,751.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.03 : 2,971.41 = 1,269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.03/2,971.41 = 1,269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.03x = 2,971.41 × 1,269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.03x = 3,771,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,699.86/2,154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.00

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