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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.20, 2,934.09 and 1,242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.20, 2,934.09 and 1,242.28 is: 1,714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.20 : 2,934.09 = 1,242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.20/2,934.09 = 1,242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.20x = 2,934.09 × 1,242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.20x = 3,644,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,961.33/2,126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.31

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