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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.63, 2,951.54 and 1,667.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.63, 2,951.54 and 1,667.99 is: 2,299.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.63 : 2,951.54 = 1,667.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.63/2,951.54 = 1,667.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.63x = 2,951.54 × 1,667.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.63x = 4,923,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,144.50/2,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.86

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