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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.37, 2,952.57 and 1,300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.37, 2,952.57 and 1,300.28 is: 1,794.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.37 : 2,952.57 = 1,300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.37/2,952.57 = 1,300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.37x = 2,952.57 × 1,300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.37x = 3,839,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,167.72/2,139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.53

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