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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.78, 3,206.69 and 1,360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.78, 3,206.69 and 1,360.38 is: 2,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.78 : 3,206.69 = 1,360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.78/3,206.69 = 1,360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.78x = 3,206.69 × 1,360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.78x = 4,362,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,322.76/2,140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.72

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