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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.12, 2,977.32 and 1,371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.12, 2,977.32 and 1,371.88 is: 1,892.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.12 : 2,977.32 = 1,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.12/2,977.32 = 1,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.12x = 2,977.32 × 1,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.12x = 4,084,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,525.76/2,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.63

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