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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.56, 4,068.56 and 1,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.56, 4,068.56 and 1,251.68 is: 1,876.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.56 : 4,068.56 = 1,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.56/4,068.56 = 1,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.56x = 4,068.56 × 1,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.56x = 5,092,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,535.18/2,714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.01

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