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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.16, 3,205.32 and 840.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.16, 3,205.32 and 840.52 is: 1,260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.16 : 3,205.32 = 840.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.16/3,205.32 = 840.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.16x = 3,205.32 × 840.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.16x = 2,694,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,135.57/2,138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.03

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