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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.80, 3,190.16 and 1,950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.80, 3,190.16 and 1,950.16 is: 2,908.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.80 : 3,190.16 = 1,950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.80/3,190.16 = 1,950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.80x = 3,190.16 × 1,950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.80x = 6,221,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221,322.43/2,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.79

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