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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.16, 3,154.50 and 2,140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.16, 3,154.50 and 2,140.84 is: 2,950.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.16 : 3,154.50 = 2,140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.16/3,154.50 = 2,140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.16x = 3,154.50 × 2,140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.16x = 6,753,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,753,279.78/2,289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.11

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