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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.16, 3,203.26 and 1,039.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.16, 3,203.26 and 1,039.88 is: 1,558.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.16 : 3,203.26 = 1,039.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.16/3,203.26 = 1,039.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.16x = 3,203.26 × 1,039.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.16x = 3,331,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,006.01/2,137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.61

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