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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.48, 2,931.88 and 1,240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.48, 2,931.88 and 1,240.64 is: 1,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.48 : 2,931.88 = 1,240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.48/2,931.88 = 1,240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.48x = 2,931.88 × 1,240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.48x = 3,637,407.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,407.60/2,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.33

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