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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.31, 2,952.50 and 1,207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.31, 2,952.50 and 1,207.75 is: 1,666.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.31 : 2,952.50 = 1,207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.31/2,952.50 = 1,207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.31x = 2,952.50 × 1,207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.31x = 3,565,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,875.84/2,139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.83

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