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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.35, 2,932.29 and 1,240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.35, 2,932.29 and 1,240.65 is: 1,711.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.35 : 2,932.29 = 1,240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.35/2,932.29 = 1,240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.35x = 2,932.29 × 1,240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.35x = 3,637,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,945.59/2,125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.69

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