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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.03, 3,206.82 and 969.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.03, 3,206.82 and 969.37 is: 1,452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.03 : 3,206.82 = 969.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.03/3,206.82 = 969.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.03x = 3,206.82 × 969.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.03x = 3,108,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,595.10/2,140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.59

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