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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.27, 3,029.56 and 1,251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.27, 3,029.56 and 1,251.21 is: 1,726.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.27 : 3,029.56 = 1,251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.27/3,029.56 = 1,251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.27x = 3,029.56 × 1,251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.27x = 3,790,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,606.96/2,195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.71

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