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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.63, 3,210.65 and 735.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.63, 3,210.65 and 735.03 is: 1,102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.63 : 3,210.65 = 735.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.63/3,210.65 = 735.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.63x = 3,210.65 × 735.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.63x = 2,359,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,908.35/2,140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.44

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