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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.18, 3,209.19 and 1,042.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.18, 3,209.19 and 1,042.90 is: 1,563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.18 : 3,209.19 = 1,042.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.18/3,209.19 = 1,042.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.18x = 3,209.19 × 1,042.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.18x = 3,346,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,864.25/2,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.82

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