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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.21, 4,137.24 and 2,141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.21, 4,137.24 and 2,141.04 is: 3,206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.21 : 4,137.24 = 2,141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.21/4,137.24 = 2,141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.21x = 4,137.24 × 2,141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.21x = 8,858,019.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858,019.87/2,762.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.86

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