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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.83, 3,209.63 and 1,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.83, 3,209.63 and 1,166.40 is: 1,748.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.83 : 3,209.63 = 1,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.83/3,209.63 = 1,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.83x = 3,209.63 × 1,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.83x = 3,743,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,706.60/2,140.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.72

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