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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.72, 2,955.05 and 1,395.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.72, 2,955.05 and 1,395.31 is: 1,926.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.72 : 2,955.05 = 1,395.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.72/2,955.05 = 1,395.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.72x = 2,955.05 × 1,395.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.72x = 4,123,210.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,210.82/2,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.09

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