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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.44, 3,210.66 and 1,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.44, 3,210.66 and 1,455 is: 2,182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.44 : 3,210.66 = 1,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.44/3,210.66 = 1,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.44x = 3,210.66 × 1,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.44x = 4,671,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,510.30/2,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.50

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