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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.67, 2,952.95 and 1,300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.67, 2,952.95 and 1,300.30 is: 1,794.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.67 : 2,952.95 = 1,300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.67/2,952.95 = 1,300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.67x = 2,952.95 × 1,300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.67x = 3,839,720.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,720.89/2,139.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.54

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