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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.32, 3,209.70 and 1,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.32, 3,209.70 and 1,445.96 is: 2,169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.32 : 3,209.70 = 1,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.32/3,209.70 = 1,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.32x = 3,209.70 × 1,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.32x = 4,641,097.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,097.81/2,139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.43

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