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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.58, 4,067.94 and 1,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.58, 4,067.94 and 1,251.54 is: 1,876.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.58 : 4,067.94 = 1,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.58/4,067.94 = 1,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.58x = 4,067.94 × 1,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.58x = 5,091,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,189.63/2,713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.19

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