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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.92, 2,973.02 and 1,270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.92, 2,973.02 and 1,270.53 is: 1,752.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.92 : 2,973.02 = 1,270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.92/2,973.02 = 1,270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.92x = 2,973.02 × 1,270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.92x = 3,777,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,304.75/2,154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.88

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