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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.60, 3,183.90 and 1,539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.60, 3,183.90 and 1,539.40 is: 2,309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.60 : 3,183.90 = 1,539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.60/3,183.90 = 1,539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.60x = 3,183.90 × 1,539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.60x = 4,901,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,295.66/2,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.10

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