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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.40, 2,951.20 and 1,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.40, 2,951.20 and 1,298.92 is: 1,792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.40 : 2,951.20 = 1,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.40/2,951.20 = 1,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.40x = 2,951.20 × 1,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.40x = 3,833,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,372.70/2,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.64

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