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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.16, 3,211.12 and 824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.16, 3,211.12 and 824.80 is: 1,236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.16 : 3,211.12 = 824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.16/3,211.12 = 824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.16x = 3,211.12 × 824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.16x = 2,648,531.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,531.78/2,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.96

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