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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140, 3,208.56 and 985.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140, 3,208.56 and 985.12 is: 1,477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140 : 3,208.56 = 985.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140/3,208.56 = 985.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140x = 3,208.56 × 985.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140x = 3,160,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,816.63/2,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.02

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