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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.82, 2,952.93 and 1,354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.82, 2,952.93 and 1,354.51 is: 1,869.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.82 : 2,952.93 = 1,354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.82/2,952.93 = 1,354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.82x = 2,952.93 × 1,354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.82x = 3,999,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,773.21/2,139.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.21

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