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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.38, 2,947.83 and 1,205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.38, 2,947.83 and 1,205.06 is: 1,662.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.38 : 2,947.83 = 1,205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.38/2,947.83 = 1,205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.38x = 2,947.83 × 1,205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.38x = 3,552,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,312.02/2,136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.77

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