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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.72, 4,185.36 and 1,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.72, 4,185.36 and 1,251.36 is: 1,876.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.72 : 4,185.36 = 1,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.72/4,185.36 = 1,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.72x = 4,185.36 × 1,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.72x = 5,237,392.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,392.09/2,790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.72

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