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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.03, 2,952.06 and 1,299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.03, 2,952.06 and 1,299.54 is: 1,793.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.03 : 2,952.06 = 1,299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.03/2,952.06 = 1,299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.03x = 2,952.06 × 1,299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.03x = 3,836,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,320.05/2,139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.49

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