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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.88, 2,948.89 and 1,205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.88, 2,948.89 and 1,205.38 is: 1,663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.88 : 2,948.89 = 1,205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.88/2,948.89 = 1,205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.88x = 2,948.89 × 1,205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.88x = 3,554,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,519.79/2,136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.42

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