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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.20, 3,204.52 and 1,701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.20, 3,204.52 and 1,701.16 is: 2,548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.20 : 3,204.52 = 1,701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.20/3,204.52 = 1,701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.20x = 3,204.52 × 1,701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.20x = 5,451,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,401.24/2,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.34

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