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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.54, 2,951.10 and 1,194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.54, 2,951.10 and 1,194.26 is: 1,648.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.54 : 2,951.10 = 1,194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.54/2,951.10 = 1,194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.54x = 2,951.10 × 1,194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.54x = 3,524,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,380.69/2,138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.03

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