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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.91, 3,208.80 and 1,214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.91, 3,208.80 and 1,214.91 is: 1,822.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.91 : 3,208.80 = 1,214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.91/3,208.80 = 1,214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.91x = 3,208.80 × 1,214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.91x = 3,898,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,403.21/2,138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.61

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