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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.30, 3,204.98 and 1,896.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.30, 3,204.98 and 1,896.09 is: 2,839.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.30 : 3,204.98 = 1,896.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.30/3,204.98 = 1,896.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.30x = 3,204.98 × 1,896.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.30x = 6,076,930.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076,930.53/2,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.29

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