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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.95, 2,947.48 and 1,339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.95, 2,947.48 and 1,339.30 is: 1,848.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.95 : 2,947.48 = 1,339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.95/2,947.48 = 1,339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.95x = 2,947.48 × 1,339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.95x = 3,947,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,573.43/2,135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.16

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