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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.10, 2,951.26 and 1,194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.10, 2,951.26 and 1,194.73 is: 1,648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.10 : 2,951.26 = 1,194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.10/2,951.26 = 1,194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.10x = 2,951.26 × 1,194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.10x = 3,525,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,958.86/2,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.34

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