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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.72, 3,204.30 and 982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.72, 3,204.30 and 982.04 is: 1,471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.72 : 3,204.30 = 982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.72/3,204.30 = 982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.72x = 3,204.30 × 982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.72x = 3,146,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,750.77/2,138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.32

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