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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.41, 4,147.38 and 2,151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.41, 4,147.38 and 2,151.16 is: 3,219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.41 : 4,147.38 = 2,151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.41/4,147.38 = 2,151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.41x = 4,147.38 × 2,151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.41x = 8,921,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921,657.22/2,771.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.18

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