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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.12, 3,210.54 and 1,043.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.12, 3,210.54 and 1,043.80 is: 1,565.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.12 : 3,210.54 = 1,043.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.12/3,210.54 = 1,043.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.12x = 3,210.54 × 1,043.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.12x = 3,351,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,161.65/2,140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.88

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