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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.72, 3,205.32 and 2,017.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.72, 3,205.32 and 2,017.88 is: 3,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.72 : 3,205.32 = 2,017.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.72/3,205.32 = 2,017.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.72x = 3,205.32 × 2,017.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.72x = 6,467,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,951.12/2,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.39

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