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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.62, 3,213.56 and 1,410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.62, 3,213.56 and 1,410.81 is: 2,117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.62 : 3,213.56 = 1,410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.62/3,213.56 = 1,410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.62x = 3,213.56 × 1,410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.62x = 4,533,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,722.58/2,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.95

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