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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.10, 2,952 and 1,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.10, 2,952 and 1,182 is: 1,631.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.10 : 2,952 = 1,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.10/2,952 = 1,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.10x = 2,952 × 1,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.10x = 3,489,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,264/2,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.18

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