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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.94, 2,946.24 and 1,752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.94, 2,946.24 and 1,752.26 is: 2,415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.94 : 2,946.24 = 1,752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.94/2,946.24 = 1,752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.94x = 2,946.24 × 1,752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.94x = 5,162,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,162,573.70/2,136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.87

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