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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.96, 3,290.76 and 1,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.96, 3,290.76 and 1,940.40 is: 2,914.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.96 : 3,290.76 = 1,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.96/3,290.76 = 1,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.96x = 3,290.76 × 1,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.96x = 6,385,390.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,385,390.70/2,190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.43

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