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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.43, 3,029.33 and 1,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.43, 3,029.33 and 1,251.24 is: 1,726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.43 : 3,029.33 = 1,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.43/3,029.33 = 1,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.43x = 3,029.33 × 1,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.43x = 3,790,418.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,418.87/2,195.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.50

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