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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.52, 3,205.63 and 1,728.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.52, 3,205.63 and 1,728.85 is: 2,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.52 : 3,205.63 = 1,728.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.52/3,205.63 = 1,728.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.52x = 3,205.63 × 1,728.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.52x = 5,542,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,542,028.75/2,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.32

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