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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.90, 3,208.35 and 1,557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.90, 3,208.35 and 1,557.60 is: 2,336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.90 : 3,208.35 = 1,557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.90/3,208.35 = 1,557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.90x = 3,208.35 × 1,557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.90x = 4,997,325.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,325.96/2,138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.40

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