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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.91, 3,984.26 and 2,141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.91, 3,984.26 and 2,141.12 is: 3,213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.91 : 3,984.26 = 2,141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.91/3,984.26 = 2,141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.91x = 3,984.26 × 2,141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.91x = 8,530,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,530,778.77/2,654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.21

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