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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.28, 3,209.45 and 1,262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.28, 3,209.45 and 1,262.50 is: 1,894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.28 : 3,209.45 = 1,262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.28/3,209.45 = 1,262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.28x = 3,209.45 × 1,262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.28x = 4,051,916.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,916.29/2,139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.06

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