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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.94, 4,031.78 and 2,140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.94, 4,031.78 and 2,140.27 is: 3,193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.94 : 4,031.78 = 2,140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.94/4,031.78 = 2,140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.94x = 4,031.78 × 2,140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.94x = 8,629,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,629,099.68/2,701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.67

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