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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.81, 3,210.77 and 824.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.81, 3,210.77 and 824.73 is: 1,236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.81 : 3,210.77 = 824.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.81/3,210.77 = 824.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.81x = 3,210.77 × 824.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.81x = 2,648,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,018.34/2,141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.35

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