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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.70, 2,933.65 and 1,241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.70, 2,933.65 and 1,241.48 is: 1,713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.70 : 2,933.65 = 1,241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.70/2,933.65 = 1,241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.70x = 2,933.65 × 1,241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.70x = 3,642,067.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,067.80/2,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.35

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