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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.12, 3,212.16 and 2,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.12, 3,212.16 and 2,104.40 is: 3,157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.12 : 3,212.16 = 2,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.12/3,212.16 = 2,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.12x = 3,212.16 × 2,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.12x = 6,759,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759,669.50/2,141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.07

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