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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.20, 2,933.46 and 1,241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.20, 2,933.46 and 1,241.32 is: 1,712.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.20 : 2,933.46 = 1,241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.20/2,933.46 = 1,241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.20x = 2,933.46 × 1,241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.20x = 3,641,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,362.57/2,126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.62

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