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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.72, 2,947.44 and 1,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.72, 2,947.44 and 1,349.72 is: 1,862.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.72 : 2,947.44 = 1,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.72/2,947.44 = 1,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.72x = 2,947.44 × 1,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.72x = 3,978,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,218.72/2,135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.71

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