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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.31, 2,932.34 and 1,241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.31, 2,932.34 and 1,241.33 is: 1,712.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.31 : 2,932.34 = 1,241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.31/2,932.34 = 1,241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.31x = 2,932.34 × 1,241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.31x = 3,639,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,980.74/2,125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.69

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