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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.02, 3,204.32 and 1,040.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.02, 3,204.32 and 1,040.01 is: 1,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.02 : 3,204.32 = 1,040.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.02/3,204.32 = 1,040.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.02x = 3,204.32 × 1,040.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.02x = 3,332,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,519.64/2,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.42

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