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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.08, 2,932.51 and 2,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.08, 2,932.51 and 2,014.96 is: 2,759.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.08 : 2,932.51 = 2,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.08/2,932.51 = 2,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.08x = 2,932.51 × 2,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.08x = 5,908,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,908,890.35/2,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.77

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