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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.29, 2,941.02 and 1,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.29, 2,941.02 and 1,386.68 is: 1,913.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.29 : 2,941.02 = 1,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.29/2,941.02 = 1,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.29x = 2,941.02 × 1,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.29x = 4,078,238.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,238.91/2,131.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.51

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