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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.39, 2,948.19 and 1,204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.39, 2,948.19 and 1,204.89 is: 1,662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.39 : 2,948.19 = 1,204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.39/2,948.19 = 1,204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.39x = 2,948.19 × 1,204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.39x = 3,552,244.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,244.65/2,136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.73

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