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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.41, 3,206.46 and 1,212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.41, 3,206.46 and 1,212.15 is: 1,816.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.41 : 3,206.46 = 1,212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.41/3,206.46 = 1,212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.41x = 3,206.46 × 1,212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.41x = 3,886,716.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,716.23/2,139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.73

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