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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.00, 3,206.93 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.00, 3,206.93 and 535.14 is: 802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.00 : 3,206.93 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.00/3,206.93 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.00x = 3,206.93 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.00x = 1,716,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,153.84/2,138.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.69

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