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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.25, 3,210.38 and 772.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.25, 3,210.38 and 772.25 is: 1,158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.25 : 3,210.38 = 772.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.25/3,210.38 = 772.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.25x = 3,210.38 × 772.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.25x = 2,479,215.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,215.96/2,140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.38

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