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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.73, 3,207.02 and 839.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.73, 3,207.02 and 839.49 is: 1,258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.73 : 3,207.02 = 839.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.73/3,207.02 = 839.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.73x = 3,207.02 × 839.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.73x = 2,692,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,257.02/2,138.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.81

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