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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.31, 3,206.77 and 1,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.31, 3,206.77 and 1,027.10 is: 1,539.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.31 : 3,206.77 = 1,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.31/3,206.77 = 1,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.31x = 3,206.77 × 1,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.31x = 3,293,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,673.47/2,139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.60

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