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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.08, 2,952.36 and 1,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.08, 2,952.36 and 1,441.20 is: 1,988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.08 : 2,952.36 = 1,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.08/2,952.36 = 1,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.08x = 2,952.36 × 1,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.08x = 4,254,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,941.23/2,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.22

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