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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.36, 2,954.89 and 1,197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.36, 2,954.89 and 1,197.03 is: 1,651.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.36 : 2,954.89 = 1,197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.36/2,954.89 = 1,197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.36x = 2,954.89 × 1,197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.36x = 3,537,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,091.98/2,141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.80

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