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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.93, 3,206.50 and 1,152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.93, 3,206.50 and 1,152.28 is: 1,727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.93 : 3,206.50 = 1,152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.93/3,206.50 = 1,152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.93x = 3,206.50 × 1,152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.93x = 3,694,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,785.82/2,138.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.40

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