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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.59, 2,952.55 and 1,195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.59, 2,952.55 and 1,195.37 is: 1,649.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.59 : 2,952.55 = 1,195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.59/2,952.55 = 1,195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.59x = 2,952.55 × 1,195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.59x = 3,529,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,387.50/2,139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.56

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