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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.62, 4,397.46 and 2,140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.62, 4,397.46 and 2,140.02 is: 2,952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.62 : 4,397.46 = 2,140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.62/4,397.46 = 2,140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.62x = 4,397.46 × 2,140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.62x = 9,410,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,410,652.35/3,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.25

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