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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.04, 2,954.80 and 1,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.04, 2,954.80 and 1,197 is: 1,651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.04 : 2,954.80 = 1,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.04/2,954.80 = 1,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.04x = 2,954.80 × 1,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.04x = 3,536,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,895.60/2,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.95

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