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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.65, 4,121.69 and 1,451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.65, 4,121.69 and 1,451.39 is: 2,173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.65 : 4,121.69 = 1,451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.65/4,121.69 = 1,451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.65x = 4,121.69 × 1,451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.65x = 5,982,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982,151.78/2,752.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.23

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