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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.54, 2,933.54 and 1,241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.54, 2,933.54 and 1,241.65 is: 1,713.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.54 : 2,933.54 = 1,241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.54/2,933.54 = 1,241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.54x = 2,933.54 × 1,241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.54x = 3,642,429.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,429.94/2,125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.65

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