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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.70, 3,212.41 and 1,320.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.70, 3,212.41 and 1,320.09 is: 1,980.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.70 : 3,212.41 = 1,320.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.70/3,212.41 = 1,320.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.70x = 3,212.41 × 1,320.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.70x = 4,240,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,670.32/2,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.05

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