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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.06, 4,348.51 and 2,141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.06, 4,348.51 and 2,141.79 is: 2,954.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.06 : 4,348.51 = 2,141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.06/4,348.51 = 2,141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.06x = 4,348.51 × 2,141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.06x = 9,313,595.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313,595.23/3,152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.76

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