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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.34, 2,952.15 and 1,207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.34, 2,952.15 and 1,207.66 is: 1,666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.34 : 2,952.15 = 1,207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.34/2,952.15 = 1,207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.34x = 2,952.15 × 1,207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.34x = 3,565,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,193.47/2,139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.49

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