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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.48, 2,951.60 and 1,300.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.48, 2,951.60 and 1,300.05 is: 1,793.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.48 : 2,951.60 = 1,300.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.48/2,951.60 = 1,300.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.48x = 2,951.60 × 1,300.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.48x = 3,837,214.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,214.89/2,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.53

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