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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.32, 3,210.48 and 1,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.32, 3,210.48 and 1,708.32 is: 2,562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.32 : 3,210.48 = 1,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.32/3,210.48 = 1,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.32x = 3,210.48 × 1,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.32x = 5,484,527.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,484,527.19/2,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.48

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