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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.07, 2,932.59 and 1,241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.07, 2,932.59 and 1,241.46 is: 1,713.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.07 : 2,932.59 = 1,241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.07/2,932.59 = 1,241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.07x = 2,932.59 × 1,241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.07x = 3,640,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,672.31/2,125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.21

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