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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.78, 3,207.05 and 1,216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.78, 3,207.05 and 1,216.11 is: 1,822.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.78 : 3,207.05 = 1,216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.78/3,207.05 = 1,216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.78x = 3,207.05 × 1,216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.78x = 3,900,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,119.49/2,139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.67

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