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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.02, 3,210.57 and 1,898.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.02, 3,210.57 and 1,898.10 is: 2,847.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.02 : 3,210.57 = 1,898.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.02/3,210.57 = 1,898.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.02x = 3,210.57 × 1,898.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.02x = 6,093,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093,982.92/2,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.63

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