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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.08, 3,207.46 and 1,213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.08, 3,207.46 and 1,213.76 is: 1,818.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.08 : 3,207.46 = 1,213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.08/3,207.46 = 1,213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.08x = 3,207.46 × 1,213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.08x = 3,893,086.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,086.65/2,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.28

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