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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.60, 3,205.92 and 840.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.60, 3,205.92 and 840.08 is: 1,259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.60 : 3,205.92 = 840.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.60/3,205.92 = 840.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.60x = 3,205.92 × 840.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.60x = 2,693,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,229.27/2,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.34

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