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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.93, 4,073.49 and 1,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.93, 4,073.49 and 1,254.96 is: 1,882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.93 : 4,073.49 = 1,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.93/4,073.49 = 1,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.93x = 4,073.49 × 1,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.93x = 5,112,067.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,067.01/2,715.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.25

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