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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.88, 2,934.33 and 2,061.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.88, 2,934.33 and 2,061.93 is: 2,824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.88 : 2,934.33 = 2,061.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.88/2,934.33 = 2,061.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.88x = 2,934.33 × 2,061.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.88x = 6,050,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,050,383.06/2,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.80

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