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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.34, 2,950.98 and 1,254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.34, 2,950.98 and 1,254.18 is: 1,730.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.34 : 2,950.98 = 1,254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.34/2,950.98 = 1,254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.34x = 2,950.98 × 1,254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.34x = 3,701,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,060.10/2,138.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.81

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