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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.43, 3,210.36 and 1,214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.43, 3,210.36 and 1,214.41 is: 1,822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.43 : 3,210.36 = 1,214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.43/3,210.36 = 1,214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.43x = 3,210.36 × 1,214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.43x = 3,898,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,693.29/2,139.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.30

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