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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.08, 3,211.65 and 841.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.08, 3,211.65 and 841.64 is: 1,262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.08 : 3,211.65 = 841.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.08/3,211.65 = 841.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.08x = 3,211.65 × 841.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.08x = 2,703,055.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,055.11/2,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.47

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