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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.80, 3,212.70 and 1,988.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.80, 3,212.70 and 1,988.20 is: 2,982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.80 : 3,212.70 = 1,988.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.80/3,212.70 = 1,988.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.80x = 3,212.70 × 1,988.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.80x = 6,387,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387,490.14/2,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.30

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