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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.82, 3,211.32 and 2,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.82, 3,211.32 and 2,023.94 is: 3,035.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.82 : 3,211.32 = 2,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.82/3,211.32 = 2,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.82x = 3,211.32 × 2,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.82x = 6,499,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499,502.94/2,140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.99

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