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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.70, 3,317.36 and 2,140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.70, 3,317.36 and 2,140.43 is: 2,951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.70 : 3,317.36 = 2,140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.70/3,317.36 = 2,140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.70x = 3,317.36 × 2,140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.70x = 7,100,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,549.58/2,405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.55

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