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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.08, 3,202.82 and 1,793.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.08, 3,202.82 and 1,793.81 is: 2,684.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.08 : 3,202.82 = 1,793.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.08/3,202.82 = 1,793.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.08x = 3,202.82 × 1,793.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.08x = 5,745,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,745,232.29/2,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.59

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