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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.21, 2,932.68 and 1,240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.21, 2,932.68 and 1,240.96 is: 1,712.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.21 : 2,932.68 = 1,240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.21/2,932.68 = 1,240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.21x = 2,932.68 × 1,240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.21x = 3,639,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,338.57/2,125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.46

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