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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.93, 3,202.70 and 1,149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.93, 3,202.70 and 1,149.90 is: 1,724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.93 : 3,202.70 = 1,149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.93/3,202.70 = 1,149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.93x = 3,202.70 × 1,149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.93x = 3,682,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,778.98/2,135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.21

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