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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.83, 3,212.24 and 825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.83, 3,212.24 and 825.14 is: 1,237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.83 : 3,212.24 = 825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.83/3,212.24 = 825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.83x = 3,212.24 × 825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.83x = 2,650,543.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,543.59/2,141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.52

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