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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.08, 2,931.21 and 1,239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.08, 2,931.21 and 1,239.71 is: 1,710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.08 : 2,931.21 = 1,239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.08/2,931.21 = 1,239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.08x = 2,931.21 × 1,239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.08x = 3,633,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,835.69/2,124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.79

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