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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.08, 3,209.89 and 1,451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.08, 3,209.89 and 1,451.17 is: 2,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.08 : 3,209.89 = 1,451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.08/3,209.89 = 1,451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.08x = 3,209.89 × 1,451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.08x = 4,658,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,096.07/2,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.60

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