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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.01, 3,209.63 and 841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.01, 3,209.63 and 841.50 is: 1,261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.01 : 3,209.63 = 841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.01/3,209.63 = 841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.01x = 3,209.63 × 841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.01x = 2,700,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,899.44/2,141.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.51

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