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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.17, 3,207.36 and 1,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.17, 3,207.36 and 1,406.52 is: 2,108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.17 : 3,207.36 = 1,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.17/3,207.36 = 1,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.17x = 3,207.36 × 1,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.17x = 4,511,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,221.26/2,139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.87

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