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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.51, 3,517.77 and 2,140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.51, 3,517.77 and 2,140.05 is: 3,206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.51 : 3,517.77 = 2,140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.51/3,517.77 = 2,140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.51x = 3,517.77 × 2,140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.51x = 7,528,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,528,203.69/2,347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.89

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