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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.82, 2,954.31 and 1,355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.82, 2,954.31 and 1,355.51 is: 1,870.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.82 : 2,954.31 = 1,355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.82/2,954.31 = 1,355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.82x = 2,954.31 × 1,355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.82x = 4,004,596.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,596.75/2,140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.59

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