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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.55, 3,206.39 and 1,984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.55, 3,206.39 and 1,984.84 is: 2,973.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.55 : 3,206.39 = 1,984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.55/3,206.39 = 1,984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.55x = 3,206.39 × 1,984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.55x = 6,364,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,364,165.21/2,140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.14

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