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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.88, 2,932.96 and 2,060.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.88, 2,932.96 and 2,060.93 is: 2,823.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.88 : 2,932.96 = 2,060.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.88/2,932.96 = 2,060.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.88x = 2,932.96 × 2,060.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.88x = 6,044,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,614.80/2,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.42

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