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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.69, 3,208.95 and 1,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.69, 3,208.95 and 1,043.08 is: 1,565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.69 : 3,208.95 = 1,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.69/3,208.95 = 1,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.69x = 3,208.95 × 1,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.69x = 3,347,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,183.54/2,138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.06

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