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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.32, 3,210 and 1,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.32, 3,210 and 1,274.88 is: 1,912.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.32 : 3,210 = 1,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.32/3,210 = 1,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.32x = 3,210 × 1,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.32x = 4,092,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,364.80/2,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.03

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