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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.16, 3,204.76 and 1,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.16, 3,204.76 and 1,040.88 is: 1,560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.16 : 3,204.76 = 1,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.16/3,204.76 = 1,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.16x = 3,204.76 × 1,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.16x = 3,335,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,770.59/2,138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.11

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