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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.46, 4,147.71 and 1,302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.46, 4,147.71 and 1,302.51 is: 1,954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.46 : 4,147.71 = 1,302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.46/4,147.71 = 1,302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.46x = 4,147.71 × 1,302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.46x = 5,402,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,402,444.42/2,764.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.25

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