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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.91, 2,954.66 and 1,301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.91, 2,954.66 and 1,301.42 is: 1,796.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.91 : 2,954.66 = 1,301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.91/2,954.66 = 1,301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.91x = 2,954.66 × 1,301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.91x = 3,845,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,232.34/2,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.08

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