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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.72, 2,953.32 and 1,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.72, 2,953.32 and 1,301.44 is: 1,795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.72 : 2,953.32 = 1,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.72/2,953.32 = 1,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.72x = 2,953.32 × 1,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.72x = 3,843,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,568.78/2,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.46

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