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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.16, 2,954.82 and 1,915.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.16, 2,954.82 and 1,915.72 is: 2,644.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.16 : 2,954.82 = 1,915.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.16/2,954.82 = 1,915.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.16x = 2,954.82 × 1,915.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.16x = 5,660,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,660,600.38/2,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.94

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