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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.64, 3,210.96 and 1,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.64, 3,210.96 and 1,228 is: 1,842

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.64 : 3,210.96 = 1,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.64/3,210.96 = 1,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.64x = 3,210.96 × 1,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.64x = 3,943,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,058.88/2,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842

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