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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.76, 3,212.64 and 1,369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.76, 3,212.64 and 1,369.92 is: 2,054.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.76 : 3,212.64 = 1,369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.76/3,212.64 = 1,369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.76x = 3,212.64 × 1,369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.76x = 4,401,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,059.79/2,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.88

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