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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.76, 3,210.20 and 1,620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.76, 3,210.20 and 1,620.06 is: 2,428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.76 : 3,210.20 = 1,620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.76/3,210.20 = 1,620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.76x = 3,210.20 × 1,620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.76x = 5,200,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,716.61/2,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.24

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