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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.60, 2,951.48 and 1,207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.60, 2,951.48 and 1,207.08 is: 1,665.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.60 : 2,951.48 = 1,207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.60/2,951.48 = 1,207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.60x = 2,951.48 × 1,207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.60x = 3,562,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,672.48/2,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.89

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