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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.75, 4,704.96 and 2,153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.75, 4,704.96 and 2,153.41 is: 3,225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.75 : 4,704.96 = 2,153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.75/4,704.96 = 2,153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.75x = 4,704.96 × 2,153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.75x = 10,131,707.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,131,707.91/3,140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.89

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