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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.37, 2,951.01 and 1,254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.37, 2,951.01 and 1,254.21 is: 1,730.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.37 : 2,951.01 = 1,254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.37/2,951.01 = 1,254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.37x = 2,951.01 × 1,254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.37x = 3,701,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,186.25/2,138.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.84

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