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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.07, 2,955.86 and 1,356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.07, 2,955.86 and 1,356.10 is: 1,871.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.07 : 2,955.86 = 1,356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.07/2,955.86 = 1,356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.07x = 2,955.86 × 1,356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.07x = 4,008,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,432.66/2,142.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.29

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