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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.36, 2,935.78 and 2,102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.36, 2,935.78 and 2,102.48 is: 2,882.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.36 : 2,935.78 = 2,102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.36/2,935.78 = 2,102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.36x = 2,935.78 × 2,102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.36x = 6,172,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,172,418.73/2,141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.48

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