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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.40, 3,804.42 and 2,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.40, 3,804.42 and 2,131.16 is: 3,192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.40 : 3,804.42 = 2,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.40/3,804.42 = 2,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.40x = 3,804.42 × 2,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.40x = 8,107,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,107,827.73/2,539.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.81

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