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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.85, 2,953.08 and 1,342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.85, 2,953.08 and 1,342.53 is: 1,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.85 : 2,953.08 = 1,342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.85/2,953.08 = 1,342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.85x = 2,953.08 × 1,342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.85x = 3,964,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,598.49/2,138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.61

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