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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.15, 3,210.45 and 580.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.15, 3,210.45 and 580.09 is: 870.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.15 : 3,210.45 = 580.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.15/3,210.45 = 580.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.15x = 3,210.45 × 580.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.15x = 1,862,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,337.55/2,140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.19

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