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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.28, 2,952.22 and 1,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.28, 2,952.22 and 1,182.16 is: 1,631.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.28 : 2,952.22 = 1,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.28/2,952.22 = 1,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.28x = 2,952.22 × 1,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.28x = 3,489,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,996.40/2,139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.39

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