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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.10, 3,210.51 and 1,014.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.10, 3,210.51 and 1,014.18 is: 1,520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.10 : 3,210.51 = 1,014.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.10/3,210.51 = 1,014.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.10x = 3,210.51 × 1,014.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.10x = 3,256,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,035.03/2,141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.73

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