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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.52, 2,948.16 and 1,205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.52, 2,948.16 and 1,205.02 is: 1,662.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.52 : 2,948.16 = 1,205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.52/2,948.16 = 1,205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.52x = 2,948.16 × 1,205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.52x = 3,552,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,591.76/2,136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.79

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