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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.93, 2,976.90 and 1,273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.93, 2,976.90 and 1,273.22 is: 1,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.93 : 2,976.90 = 1,273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.93/2,976.90 = 1,273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.93x = 2,976.90 × 1,273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.93x = 3,790,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,248.62/2,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.43

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