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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.34, 2,947.32 and 1,349.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.34, 2,947.32 and 1,349.82 is: 1,863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.34 : 2,947.32 = 1,349.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.34/2,947.32 = 1,349.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.34x = 2,947.32 × 1,349.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.34x = 3,978,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,351.48/2,135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.10

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