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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.59, 3,175.08 and 1,240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.59, 3,175.08 and 1,240.41 is: 1,860.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.59 : 3,175.08 = 1,240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.59/3,175.08 = 1,240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.59x = 3,175.08 × 1,240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.59x = 3,938,400.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,400.98/2,116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.73

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