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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.02, 3,205.49 and 1,442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.02, 3,205.49 and 1,442.97 is: 2,163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.02 : 3,205.49 = 1,442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.02/3,205.49 = 1,442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.02x = 3,205.49 × 1,442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.02x = 4,625,425.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,425.91/2,138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.42

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