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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.46, 2,953.47 and 1,196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.46, 2,953.47 and 1,196.21 is: 1,650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.46 : 2,953.47 = 1,196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.46/2,953.47 = 1,196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.46x = 2,953.47 × 1,196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.46x = 3,532,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,970.35/2,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.57

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