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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.88, 2,947.53 and 1,296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.88, 2,947.53 and 1,296.36 is: 1,788.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.88 : 2,947.53 = 1,296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.88/2,947.53 = 1,296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.88x = 2,947.53 × 1,296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.88x = 3,821,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,059.99/2,135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.99

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