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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.02, 2,953.87 and 1,301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.02, 2,953.87 and 1,301.46 is: 1,795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.02 : 2,953.87 = 1,301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.02/2,953.87 = 1,301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.02x = 2,953.87 × 1,301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.02x = 3,844,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,343.65/2,141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.57

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