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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.50, 2,951.40 and 1,254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.50, 2,951.40 and 1,254.38 is: 1,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.50 : 2,951.40 = 1,254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.50/2,951.40 = 1,254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.50x = 2,951.40 × 1,254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.50x = 3,702,177.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,177.13/2,138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.21

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