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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.59, 3,203.48 and 1,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.59, 3,203.48 and 1,040.88 is: 1,561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.59 : 3,203.48 = 1,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.59/3,203.48 = 1,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.59x = 3,203.48 × 1,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.59x = 3,334,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,438.26/2,135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.37

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