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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.40, 4,127.10 and 1,290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.40, 4,127.10 and 1,290.70 is: 1,936.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.40 : 4,127.10 = 1,290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.40/4,127.10 = 1,290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.40x = 4,127.10 × 1,290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.40x = 5,326,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,326,847.97/2,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.05

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