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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.75, 3,208.01 and 1,164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.75, 3,208.01 and 1,164.51 is: 1,745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.75 : 3,208.01 = 1,164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.75/3,208.01 = 1,164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.75x = 3,208.01 × 1,164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.75x = 3,735,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,753.90/2,139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.88

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