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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.02, 2,952.59 and 1,475.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.02, 2,952.59 and 1,475.82 is: 2,036.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.02 : 2,952.59 = 1,475.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.02/2,952.59 = 1,475.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.02x = 2,952.59 × 1,475.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.02x = 4,357,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,483.99/2,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.19

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