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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.16, 2,949.84 and 1,253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.16, 2,949.84 and 1,253.64 is: 1,729.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.16 : 2,949.84 = 1,253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.16/2,949.84 = 1,253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.16x = 2,949.84 × 1,253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.16x = 3,698,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,037.42/2,138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.54

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