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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.06, 3,204.69 and 1,699.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.06, 3,204.69 and 1,699.15 is: 2,544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.06 : 3,204.69 = 1,699.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.06/3,204.69 = 1,699.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.06x = 3,204.69 × 1,699.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.06x = 5,445,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445,249.01/2,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.44

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