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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.43, 3,099.00 and 1,140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.43, 3,099.00 and 1,140.90 is: 1,711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.43 : 3,099.00 = 1,140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.43/3,099.00 = 1,140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.43x = 3,099.00 × 1,140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.43x = 3,535,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,643.40/2,065.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.82

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