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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.33, 3,029.35 and 1,251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.33, 3,029.35 and 1,251.17 is: 1,726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.33 : 3,029.35 = 1,251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.33/3,029.35 = 1,251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.33x = 3,029.35 × 1,251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.33x = 3,790,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,231.84/2,195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.50

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