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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.07, 3,209.40 and 753.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.07, 3,209.40 and 753.17 is: 1,129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.07 : 3,209.40 = 753.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.07/3,209.40 = 753.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.07x = 3,209.40 × 753.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.07x = 2,417,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,207.75/2,140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.50

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