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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.98, 2,979.89 and 1,372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.98, 2,979.89 and 1,372.87 is: 1,894.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.98 : 2,979.89 = 1,372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.98/2,979.89 = 1,372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.98x = 2,979.89 × 1,372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.98x = 4,091,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,001.58/2,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.88

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