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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.40, 3,969.81 and 1,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.40, 3,969.81 and 1,350.27 is: 2,021.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.40 : 3,969.81 = 1,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.40/3,969.81 = 1,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.40x = 3,969.81 × 1,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.40x = 5,360,315.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,315.35/2,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.69

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