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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.49, 2,950.83 and 1,194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.49, 2,950.83 and 1,194.14 is: 1,647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.49 : 2,950.83 = 1,194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.49/2,950.83 = 1,194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.49x = 2,950.83 × 1,194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.49x = 3,523,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,689.38/2,138.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.75

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