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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.97, 2,951.09 and 1,194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.97, 2,951.09 and 1,194.61 is: 1,648.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.97 : 2,951.09 = 1,194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.97/2,951.09 = 1,194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.97x = 2,951.09 × 1,194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.97x = 3,525,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,388.27/2,138.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.17

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