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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.60, 2,951.70 and 1,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.60, 2,951.70 and 1,938.44 is: 2,675.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.60 : 2,951.70 = 1,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.60/2,951.70 = 1,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.60x = 2,951.70 × 1,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.60x = 5,721,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,721,693.35/2,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.44

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