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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.52, 2,952.50 and 1,195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.52, 2,952.50 and 1,195.25 is: 1,649.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.52 : 2,952.50 = 1,195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.52/2,952.50 = 1,195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.52x = 2,952.50 × 1,195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.52x = 3,528,975.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,975.63/2,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.42

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