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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.10, 3,207.53 and 1,151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.10, 3,207.53 and 1,151.49 is: 1,725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.10 : 3,207.53 = 1,151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.10/3,207.53 = 1,151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.10x = 3,207.53 × 1,151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.10x = 3,693,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,432.96/2,141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.02

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