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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.86, 3,210.54 and 788.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.86, 3,210.54 and 788.22 is: 1,182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.86 : 3,210.54 = 788.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.86/3,210.54 = 788.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.86x = 3,210.54 × 788.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.86x = 2,530,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,611.84/2,140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.05

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