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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.75, 2,951.34 and 1,194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.75, 2,951.34 and 1,194.50 is: 1,648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.75 : 2,951.34 = 1,194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.75/2,951.34 = 1,194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.75x = 2,951.34 × 1,194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.75x = 3,525,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,361.93/2,138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.32

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