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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.08, 2,952.71 and 1,255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.08, 2,952.71 and 1,255.62 is: 1,733.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.08 : 2,952.71 = 1,255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.08/2,952.71 = 1,255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.08x = 2,952.71 × 1,255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.08x = 3,707,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,481.73/2,139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.21

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