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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.80, 4,304.70 and 2,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.80, 4,304.70 and 2,140.80 is: 3,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.80 : 4,304.70 = 2,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.80/4,304.70 = 2,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.80x = 4,304.70 × 2,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.80x = 9,215,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,215,501.76/2,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.20

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