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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.11, 2,948.92 and 1,297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.11, 2,948.92 and 1,297.99 is: 1,791.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.11 : 2,948.92 = 1,297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.11/2,948.92 = 1,297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.11x = 2,948.92 × 1,297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.11x = 3,827,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,668.67/2,137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.05

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