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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.52, 2,950.40 and 1,352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.52, 2,950.40 and 1,352.03 is: 1,866.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.52 : 2,950.40 = 1,352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.52/2,950.40 = 1,352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.52x = 2,950.40 × 1,352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.52x = 3,989,017.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,017.94/2,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.19

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