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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.60, 2,953.92 and 1,209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.60, 2,953.92 and 1,209.16 is: 1,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.60 : 2,953.92 = 1,209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.60/2,953.92 = 1,209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.60x = 2,953.92 × 1,209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.60x = 3,571,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,761.91/2,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.58

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