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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.53, 2,943.44 and 1,388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.53, 2,943.44 and 1,388.34 is: 1,916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.53 : 2,943.44 = 1,388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.53/2,943.44 = 1,388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.53x = 2,943.44 × 1,388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.53x = 4,086,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,493.75/2,132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.27

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