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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.66, 2,960.42 and 1,969.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.66, 2,960.42 and 1,969.45 is: 2,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.66 : 2,960.42 = 1,969.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.66/2,960.42 = 1,969.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.66x = 2,960.42 × 1,969.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.66x = 5,830,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,830,381.92/2,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.36

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