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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.63, 2,976.87 and 1,273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.63, 2,976.87 and 1,273.11 is: 1,756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.63 : 2,976.87 = 1,273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.63/2,976.87 = 1,273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.63x = 2,976.87 × 1,273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.63x = 3,789,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,882.97/2,157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.50

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