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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.89, 2,944.62 and 1,387.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.89, 2,944.62 and 1,387.46 is: 1,913.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.89 : 2,944.62 = 1,387.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.89/2,944.62 = 1,387.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.89x = 2,944.62 × 1,387.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.89x = 4,085,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,527.74/2,134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.69

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