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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.76, 2,951.60 and 1,194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.76, 2,951.60 and 1,194.63 is: 1,648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.76 : 2,951.60 = 1,194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.76/2,951.60 = 1,194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.76x = 2,951.60 × 1,194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.76x = 3,526,063.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,063.93/2,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.65

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