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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.12, 2,950.14 and 1,673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.12, 2,950.14 and 1,673.56 is: 2,306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.12 : 2,950.14 = 1,673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.12/2,950.14 = 1,673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.12x = 2,950.14 × 1,673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.12x = 4,937,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937,236.30/2,140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.99

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