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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.16, 3,220.79 and 1,411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.16, 3,220.79 and 1,411.46 is: 2,117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.16 : 3,220.79 = 1,411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.16/3,220.79 = 1,411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.16x = 3,220.79 × 1,411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.16x = 4,546,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,022.73/2,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.22

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