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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.27, 3,210.12 and 1,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.27, 3,210.12 and 1,439.96 is: 2,161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.27 : 3,210.12 = 1,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.27/3,210.12 = 1,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.27x = 3,210.12 × 1,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.27x = 4,622,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,428.34/2,138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.77

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