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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.95, 2,929.66 and 1,238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.95, 2,929.66 and 1,238.58 is: 1,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.95 : 2,929.66 = 1,238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.95/2,929.66 = 1,238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.95x = 2,929.66 × 1,238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.95x = 3,628,622.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,622.15/2,122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.24

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