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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.31, 3,208.53 and 1,200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.31, 3,208.53 and 1,200.67 is: 1,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.31 : 3,208.53 = 1,200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.31/3,208.53 = 1,200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.31x = 3,208.53 × 1,200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.31x = 3,852,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,386.72/2,138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.60

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