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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.66, 2,934.80 and 1,242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.66, 2,934.80 and 1,242.30 is: 1,714.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.66 : 2,934.80 = 1,242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.66/2,934.80 = 1,242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.66x = 2,934.80 × 1,242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.66x = 3,645,902.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,902.04/2,126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.38

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