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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.84, 2,948.70 and 1,205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.84, 2,948.70 and 1,205.16 is: 1,663.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.84 : 2,948.70 = 1,205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.84/2,948.70 = 1,205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.84x = 2,948.70 × 1,205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.84x = 3,553,655.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,655.29/2,136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.04

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