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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.39, 2,949.57 and 1,205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.39, 2,949.57 and 1,205.89 is: 1,664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.39 : 2,949.57 = 1,205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.39/2,949.57 = 1,205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.39x = 2,949.57 × 1,205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.39x = 3,556,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,856.97/2,137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.11

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