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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.43, 6,135.00 and 2,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.43, 6,135.00 and 2,141 is: 3,213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.43 : 6,135.00 = 2,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.43/6,135.00 = 2,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.43x = 6,135.00 × 2,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.43x = 13,135,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,135,024.30/4,087.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.52

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