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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.80, 4,254.30 and 2,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.80, 4,254.30 and 2,114.60 is: 3,165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.80 : 4,254.30 = 2,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.80/4,254.30 = 2,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.80x = 4,254.30 × 2,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.80x = 8,996,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,996,142.78/2,841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.65

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