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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.23, 3,210.87 and 1,409.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.23, 3,210.87 and 1,409.28 is: 2,115.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.23 : 3,210.87 = 1,409.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.23/3,210.87 = 1,409.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.23x = 3,210.87 × 1,409.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.23x = 4,525,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,014.87/2,139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.26

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