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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.04, 2,932.22 and 1,240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.04, 2,932.22 and 1,240.68 is: 1,711.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.04 : 2,932.22 = 1,240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.04/2,932.22 = 1,240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.04x = 2,932.22 × 1,240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.04x = 3,637,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,946.71/2,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.94

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