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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.55, 3,202.35 and 1,894.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.55, 3,202.35 and 1,894.34 is: 2,836.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.55 : 3,202.35 = 1,894.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.55/3,202.35 = 1,894.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.55x = 3,202.35 × 1,894.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.55x = 6,066,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,066,323.69/2,138.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.65

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