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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.65, 3,200.43 and 1,815.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.65, 3,200.43 and 1,815.23 is: 2,713.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.65 : 3,200.43 = 1,815.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.65/3,200.43 = 1,815.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.65x = 3,200.43 × 1,815.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.65x = 5,809,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,809,507.35/2,140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.89

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