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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.40, 3,175.37 and 1,239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.40, 3,175.37 and 1,239.25 is: 1,859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.40 : 3,175.37 = 1,239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.40/3,175.37 = 1,239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.40x = 3,175.37 × 1,239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.40x = 3,935,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,055.20/2,116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.32

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