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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.94, 2,976.99 and 1,371.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.94, 2,976.99 and 1,371.90 is: 1,893.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.94 : 2,976.99 = 1,371.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.94/2,976.99 = 1,371.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.94x = 2,976.99 × 1,371.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.94x = 4,084,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,132.58/2,156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.48

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