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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.38, 2,945.31 and 1,387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.38, 2,945.31 and 1,387.96 is: 1,914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.38 : 2,945.31 = 1,387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.38/2,945.31 = 1,387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.38x = 2,945.31 × 1,387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.38x = 4,087,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,972.47/2,135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.40

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