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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.82, 3,210.39 and 841.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.82, 3,210.39 and 841.86 is: 1,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.82 : 3,210.39 = 841.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.82/3,210.39 = 841.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.82x = 3,210.39 × 841.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.82x = 2,702,698.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,698.93/2,141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.87

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