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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.48, 4,068.56 and 1,251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.48, 4,068.56 and 1,251.64 is: 1,878.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.48 : 4,068.56 = 1,251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.48/4,068.56 = 1,251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.48x = 4,068.56 × 1,251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.48x = 5,092,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,372.44/2,711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.08

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