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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.80, 4,334.39 and 2,023.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.80, 4,334.39 and 2,023.90 is: 2,793.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.80 : 4,334.39 = 2,023.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.80/4,334.39 = 2,023.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.80x = 4,334.39 × 2,023.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.80x = 8,772,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,772,371.92/3,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.04

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