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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.23, 2,946.78 and 1,348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.23, 2,946.78 and 1,348.91 is: 1,860.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.23 : 2,946.78 = 1,348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.23/2,946.78 = 1,348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.23x = 2,946.78 × 1,348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.23x = 3,974,926.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,926.28/2,136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.72

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