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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.68, 2,949.84 and 1,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.68, 2,949.84 and 1,440 is: 1,987.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.68 : 2,949.84 = 1,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.68/2,949.84 = 1,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.68x = 2,949.84 × 1,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.68x = 4,247,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,769.60/2,137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.09

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