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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.60, 3,214.20 and 1,168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.60, 3,214.20 and 1,168.60 is: 1,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.60 : 3,214.20 = 1,168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.60/3,214.20 = 1,168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.60x = 3,214.20 × 1,168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.60x = 3,756,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,114.12/2,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.70

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