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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.60, 3,207.60 and 2,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.60, 3,207.60 and 2,093.60 is: 3,135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.60 : 3,207.60 = 2,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.60/3,207.60 = 2,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.60x = 3,207.60 × 2,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.60x = 6,715,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,431.36/2,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.71

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