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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.32, 3,210.09 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.32, 3,210.09 and 580.44 is: 870.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.32 : 3,210.09 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.32/3,210.09 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.32x = 3,210.09 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.32x = 1,863,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,264.64/2,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.55

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