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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.90, 3,204.53 and 1,040.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.90, 3,204.53 and 1,040.38 is: 1,560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.90 : 3,204.53 = 1,040.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.90/3,204.53 = 1,040.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.90x = 3,204.53 × 1,040.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.90x = 3,333,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,907.70/2,135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.89

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