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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.40, 3,213.71 and 2,141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.40, 3,213.71 and 2,141.32 is: 3,198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.40 : 3,213.71 = 2,141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.40/3,213.71 = 2,141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.40x = 3,213.71 × 2,141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.40x = 6,881,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881,581.50/2,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.65

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