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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.23, 4,069.69 and 1,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.23, 4,069.69 and 1,251.30 is: 1,875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.23 : 4,069.69 = 1,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.23/4,069.69 = 1,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.23x = 4,069.69 × 1,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.23x = 5,092,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,403.10/2,715.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.50

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