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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.97, 2,953.16 and 1,195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.97, 2,953.16 and 1,195.81 is: 1,650.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.97 : 2,953.16 = 1,195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.97/2,953.16 = 1,195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.97x = 2,953.16 × 1,195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.97x = 3,531,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,425.99/2,139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.22

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