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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.84, 4,111.16 and 2,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.84, 4,111.16 and 2,141.24 is: 2,951.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.84 : 4,111.16 = 2,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.84/4,111.16 = 2,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.84x = 4,111.16 × 2,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.84x = 8,802,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,802,980.24/2,982.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.21

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