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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.66, 2,950.53 and 1,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.66, 2,950.53 and 1,254.14 is: 1,730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.66 : 2,950.53 = 1,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.66/2,950.53 = 1,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.66x = 2,950.53 × 1,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.66x = 3,700,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,377.69/2,138.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.23

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