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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.06, 4,069.52 and 1,251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.06, 4,069.52 and 1,251.19 is: 1,875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.06 : 4,069.52 = 1,251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.06/4,069.52 = 1,251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.06x = 4,069.52 × 1,251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.06x = 5,091,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,742.73/2,715.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.37

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