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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.72, 3,209.56 and 1,620.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.72, 3,209.56 and 1,620.76 is: 2,431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.72 : 3,209.56 = 1,620.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.72/3,209.56 = 1,620.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.72x = 3,209.56 × 1,620.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.72x = 5,201,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,926.47/2,139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.12

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