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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.95, 3,205.68 and 1,319.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.95, 3,205.68 and 1,319.83 is: 1,977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.95 : 3,205.68 = 1,319.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.95/3,205.68 = 1,319.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.95x = 3,205.68 × 1,319.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.95x = 4,230,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,939.67/2,139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.12

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