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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.90, 2,946.70 and 1,296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.90, 2,946.70 and 1,296.30 is: 1,788.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.90 : 2,946.70 = 1,296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.90/2,946.70 = 1,296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.90x = 2,946.70 × 1,296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.90x = 3,819,819.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,819.88/2,135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.39

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