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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.04, 3,209.16 and 1,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.04, 3,209.16 and 1,044.32 is: 1,566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.04 : 3,209.16 = 1,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.04/3,209.16 = 1,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.04x = 3,209.16 × 1,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.04x = 3,351,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,389.97/2,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.04

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