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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.94, 2,950.92 and 1,341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.94, 2,950.92 and 1,341.93 is: 1,851.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.94 : 2,950.92 = 1,341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.94/2,950.92 = 1,341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.94x = 2,950.92 × 1,341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.94x = 3,959,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,928.08/2,138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.35

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