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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.14, 3,214.62 and 1,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.14, 3,214.62 and 1,481.44 is: 2,224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.14 : 3,214.62 = 1,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.14/3,214.62 = 1,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.14x = 3,214.62 × 1,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.14x = 4,762,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,266.65/2,141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.17

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