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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.32, 3,206.67 and 1,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.32, 3,206.67 and 1,042.12 is: 1,562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.32 : 3,206.67 = 1,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.32/3,206.67 = 1,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.32x = 3,206.67 × 1,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.32x = 3,341,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,734.94/2,138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.79

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