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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.17, 2,933.07 and 1,241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.17, 2,933.07 and 1,241.49 is: 1,713.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.17 : 2,933.07 = 1,241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.17/2,933.07 = 1,241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.17x = 2,933.07 × 1,241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.17x = 3,641,377.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,377.07/2,125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.45

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