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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.48, 3,196.87 and 2,046.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.48, 3,196.87 and 2,046.92 is: 3,055.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.48 : 3,196.87 = 2,046.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.48/3,196.87 = 2,046.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.48x = 3,196.87 × 2,046.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.48x = 6,543,737.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543,737.14/2,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.71

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