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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.39, 3,209.02 and 1,620.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.39, 3,209.02 and 1,620.37 is: 2,430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.39 : 3,209.02 = 1,620.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.39/3,209.02 = 1,620.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.39x = 3,209.02 × 1,620.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.39x = 5,199,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199,816.72/2,139.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.52

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