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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.70, 3,207.45 and 1,831.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.70, 3,207.45 and 1,831.10 is: 2,743.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.70 : 3,207.45 = 1,831.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.70/3,207.45 = 1,831.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.70x = 3,207.45 × 1,831.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.70x = 5,873,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,873,161.70/2,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.57

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