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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.04, 3,229.86 and 2,136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.04, 3,229.86 and 2,136.72 is: 3,223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.04 : 3,229.86 = 2,136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.04/3,229.86 = 2,136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.04x = 3,229.86 × 2,136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.04x = 6,901,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,306.46/2,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.34

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