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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.73, 3,202.93 and 1,357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.73, 3,202.93 and 1,357.02 is: 2,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.73 : 3,202.93 = 1,357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.73/3,202.93 = 1,357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.73x = 3,202.93 × 1,357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.73x = 4,346,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,440.07/2,139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.30

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