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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.04, 3,217.32 and 1,634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.04, 3,217.32 and 1,634.16 is: 2,455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.04 : 3,217.32 = 1,634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.04/3,217.32 = 1,634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.04x = 3,217.32 × 1,634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.04x = 5,257,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,257,615.65/2,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.64

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