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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.93, 4,072.48 and 1,256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.93, 4,072.48 and 1,256.11 is: 1,883.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.93 : 4,072.48 = 1,256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.93/4,072.48 = 1,256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.93x = 4,072.48 × 1,256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.93x = 5,115,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,469.53/2,715.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.51

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