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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.12, 2,950.75 and 1,194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.12, 2,950.75 and 1,194.09 is: 1,647.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.12 : 2,950.75 = 1,194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.12/2,950.75 = 1,194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.12x = 2,950.75 × 1,194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.12x = 3,523,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,455.10/2,138.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.93

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