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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.49, 2,951.54 and 1,393.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.49, 2,951.54 and 1,393.07 is: 1,920.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.49 : 2,951.54 = 1,393.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.49/2,951.54 = 1,393.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.49x = 2,951.54 × 1,393.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.49x = 4,111,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,680.10/2,140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.91

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