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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.91, 3,211.16 and 754.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.91, 3,211.16 and 754.17 is: 1,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.91 : 3,211.16 = 754.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.91/3,211.16 = 754.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.91x = 3,211.16 × 754.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.91x = 2,421,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,762.42/2,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.19

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