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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.28, 2,932.80 and 1,241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.28, 2,932.80 and 1,241.12 is: 1,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.28 : 2,932.80 = 1,241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.28/2,932.80 = 1,241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.28x = 2,932.80 × 1,241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.28x = 3,639,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,956.74/2,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.70

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