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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.06, 2,973.84 and 1,270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.06, 2,973.84 and 1,270.69 is: 1,753.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.06 : 2,973.84 = 1,270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.06/2,973.84 = 1,270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.06x = 2,973.84 × 1,270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.06x = 3,778,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,828.75/2,155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.47

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