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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.61, 2,933.77 and 1,242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.61, 2,933.77 and 1,242.02 is: 1,713.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.61 : 2,933.77 = 1,242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.61/2,933.77 = 1,242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.61x = 2,933.77 × 1,242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.61x = 3,643,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,809.90/2,126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.44

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