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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.40, 3,208.96 and 839.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.40, 3,208.96 and 839.68 is: 1,260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.40 : 3,208.96 = 839.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.40/3,208.96 = 839.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.40x = 3,208.96 × 839.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.40x = 2,694,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,499.53/2,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.05

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