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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.36, 2,965.64 and 1,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.36, 2,965.64 and 1,364.40 is: 1,882.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.36 : 2,965.64 = 1,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.36/2,965.64 = 1,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.36x = 2,965.64 × 1,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.36x = 4,046,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,319.22/2,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.57

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