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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.83, 3,211.45 and 1,029.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.83, 3,211.45 and 1,029.92 is: 1,544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.83 : 3,211.45 = 1,029.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.83/3,211.45 = 1,029.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.83x = 3,211.45 × 1,029.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.83x = 3,307,517.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,517.95/2,140.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.97

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