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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.42, 2,940.71 and 1,385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.42, 2,940.71 and 1,385.52 is: 1,910.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.42 : 2,940.71 = 1,385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.42/2,940.71 = 1,385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.42x = 2,940.71 × 1,385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.42x = 4,074,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,405.59/2,132.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.70

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