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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.70, 3,171.45 and 1,140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.70, 3,171.45 and 1,140.48 is: 1,711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.70 : 3,171.45 = 1,140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.70/3,171.45 = 1,140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.70x = 3,171.45 × 1,140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.70x = 3,616,979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,979.57/2,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.21

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