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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.51, 2,949.73 and 1,193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.51, 2,949.73 and 1,193.25 is: 1,646.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.51 : 2,949.73 = 1,193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.51/2,949.73 = 1,193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.51x = 2,949.73 × 1,193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.51x = 3,519,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,762.34/2,137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.67

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