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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.43, 3,147.96 and 1,441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.43, 3,147.96 and 1,441.69 is: 2,159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.43 : 3,147.96 = 1,441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.43/3,147.96 = 1,441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.43x = 3,147.96 × 1,441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.43x = 4,538,382.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,382.45/2,101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.66

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