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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.64, 4,795.61 and 2,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.64, 4,795.61 and 2,141.24 is: 3,214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.64 : 4,795.61 = 2,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.64/4,795.61 = 2,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.64x = 4,795.61 × 2,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.64x = 10,268,517.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268,517.27/3,194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.30

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