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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.85, 2,952 and 1,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.85, 2,952 and 1,243.16 is: 1,715.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.85 : 2,952 = 1,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.85/2,952 = 1,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.85x = 2,952 × 1,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.85x = 3,669,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,808.32/2,138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.79

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