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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.84, 3,208.38 and 1,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.84, 3,208.38 and 1,044.14 is: 1,566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.84 : 3,208.38 = 1,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.84/3,208.38 = 1,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.84x = 3,208.38 × 1,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.84x = 3,349,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,997.89/2,138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.27

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