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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.44, 3,210.24 and 1,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.44, 3,210.24 and 1,112.32 is: 1,667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.44 : 3,210.24 = 1,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.44/3,210.24 = 1,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.44x = 3,210.24 × 1,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.44x = 3,570,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,814.16/2,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.48

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