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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137, 3,203.70 and 839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137, 3,203.70 and 839.40 is: 1,258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137 : 3,203.70 = 839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137/3,203.70 = 839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137x = 3,203.70 × 839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137x = 2,689,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,185.78/2,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.39

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