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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.84, 2,950.27 and 1,193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.84, 2,950.27 and 1,193.59 is: 1,647.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.84 : 2,950.27 = 1,193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.84/2,950.27 = 1,193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.84x = 2,950.27 × 1,193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.84x = 3,521,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,412.77/2,137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.18

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