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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.72, 2,949.75 and 1,392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.72, 2,949.75 and 1,392.91 is: 1,921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.72 : 2,949.75 = 1,392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.72/2,949.75 = 1,392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.72x = 2,949.75 × 1,392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.72x = 4,108,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,728.90/2,138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.12

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