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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.36, 2,933.16 and 1,241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.36, 2,933.16 and 1,241.12 is: 1,712.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.36 : 2,933.16 = 1,241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.36/2,933.16 = 1,241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.36x = 2,933.16 × 1,241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.36x = 3,640,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,403.54/2,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.84

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