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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.20, 2,950.02 and 1,746.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.20, 2,950.02 and 1,746.60 is: 2,407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.20 : 2,950.02 = 1,746.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.20/2,950.02 = 1,746.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.20x = 2,950.02 × 1,746.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.20x = 5,152,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,504.93/2,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.49

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