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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.01, 2,932.70 and 1,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.01, 2,932.70 and 1,241.10 is: 1,712.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.01 : 2,932.70 = 1,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.01/2,932.70 = 1,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.01x = 2,932.70 × 1,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.01x = 3,639,767.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,767.76/2,125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.83

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