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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.39, 2,952.27 and 1,343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.39, 2,952.27 and 1,343.14 is: 1,853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.39 : 2,952.27 = 1,343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.39/2,952.27 = 1,343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.39x = 2,952.27 × 1,343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.39x = 3,965,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,304.55/2,139.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.47

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