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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.48, 4,127.04 and 1,290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.48, 4,127.04 and 1,290.96 is: 1,936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.48 : 4,127.04 = 1,290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.48/4,127.04 = 1,290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.48x = 4,127.04 × 1,290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.48x = 5,327,843.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,327,843.56/2,751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.36

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