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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.20, 2,966.40 and 1,363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.20, 2,966.40 and 1,363.14 is: 1,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.20 : 2,966.40 = 1,363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.20/2,966.40 = 1,363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.20x = 2,966.40 × 1,363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.20x = 4,043,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,618.50/2,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.45

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