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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.60, 2,946.96 and 1,339.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.60, 2,946.96 and 1,339.29 is: 1,847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.60 : 2,946.96 = 1,339.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.60/2,946.96 = 1,339.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.60x = 2,946.96 × 1,339.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.60x = 3,946,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,834.06/2,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.25

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