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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.18, 2,932.93 and 1,241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.18, 2,932.93 and 1,241.27 is: 1,713.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.18 : 2,932.93 = 1,241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.18/2,932.93 = 1,241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.18x = 2,932.93 × 1,241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.18x = 3,640,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,558.02/2,125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.06

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