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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.05, 2,952.04 and 1,195.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.05, 2,952.04 and 1,195.00 is: 1,649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.05 : 2,952.04 = 1,195.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.05/2,952.04 = 1,195.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.05x = 2,952.04 × 1,195.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.05x = 3,527,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,677.43/2,139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.18

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