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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.40, 2,951.11 and 1,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.40, 2,951.11 and 1,194.20 is: 1,648.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.40 : 2,951.11 = 1,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.40/2,951.11 = 1,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.40x = 2,951.11 × 1,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.40x = 3,524,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,215.56/2,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.06

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