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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.98, 2,951.85 and 1,194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.98, 2,951.85 and 1,194.75 is: 1,648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.98 : 2,951.85 = 1,194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.98/2,951.85 = 1,194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.98x = 2,951.85 × 1,194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.98x = 3,526,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,722.79/2,138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.79

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