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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.31, 4,002.48 and 1,281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.31, 4,002.48 and 1,281.51 is: 1,921.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.31 : 4,002.48 = 1,281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.31/4,002.48 = 1,281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.31x = 4,002.48 × 1,281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.31x = 5,129,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,218.14/2,669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.55

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