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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.96, 3,097.92 and 1,140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.96, 3,097.92 and 1,140.48 is: 1,710.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.96 : 3,097.92 = 1,140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.96/3,097.92 = 1,140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.96x = 3,097.92 × 1,140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.96x = 3,533,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,115.80/2,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.99

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