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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.73, 3,204.43 and 1,358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.73, 3,204.43 and 1,358.02 is: 2,032.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.73 : 3,204.43 = 1,358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.73/3,204.43 = 1,358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.73x = 3,204.43 × 1,358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.73x = 4,351,680.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,680.03/2,140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.80

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