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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.16, 3,201.89 and 1,355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.16, 3,201.89 and 1,355.79 is: 2,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.16 : 3,201.89 = 1,355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.16/3,201.89 = 1,355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.16x = 3,201.89 × 1,355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.16x = 4,341,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,083.66/2,138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.29

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