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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.70, 4,069.20 and 1,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.70, 4,069.20 and 1,251.92 is: 1,877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.70 : 4,069.20 = 1,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.70/4,069.20 = 1,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.70x = 4,069.20 × 1,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.70x = 5,094,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,312.86/2,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.26

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