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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.88, 3,208.32 and 840.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.88, 3,208.32 and 840.18 is: 1,260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.88 : 3,208.32 = 840.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.88/3,208.32 = 840.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.88x = 3,208.32 × 840.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.88x = 2,695,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,566.30/2,138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.27

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