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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.60, 3,204.46 and 1,039.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.60, 3,204.46 and 1,039.94 is: 1,560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.60 : 3,204.46 = 1,039.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.60/3,204.46 = 1,039.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.60x = 3,204.46 × 1,039.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.60x = 3,332,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,443.43/2,135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.43

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