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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.04, 3,188.39 and 1,902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.04, 3,188.39 and 1,902.06 is: 2,836.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.04 : 3,188.39 = 1,902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.04/3,188.39 = 1,902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.04x = 3,188.39 × 1,902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.04x = 6,064,509.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064,509.08/2,138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.48

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