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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.49, 3,210.96 and 1,044.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.49, 3,210.96 and 1,044.75 is: 1,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.49 : 3,210.96 = 1,044.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.49/3,210.96 = 1,044.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.49x = 3,210.96 × 1,044.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.49x = 3,354,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,650.46/2,141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.50

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