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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.09, 2,952.27 and 1,299.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.09, 2,952.27 and 1,299.93 is: 1,794.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.09 : 2,952.27 = 1,299.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.09/2,952.27 = 1,299.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.09x = 2,952.27 × 1,299.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.09x = 3,837,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,744.34/2,139.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.10

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