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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.96, 3,209.43 and 1,370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.96, 3,209.43 and 1,370.84 is: 2,054.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.96 : 3,209.43 = 1,370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.96/3,209.43 = 1,370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.96x = 3,209.43 × 1,370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.96x = 4,399,615.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,615.02/2,141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.01

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