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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.47, 2,936.82 and 1,244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.47, 2,936.82 and 1,244.55 is: 1,717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.47 : 2,936.82 = 1,244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.47/2,936.82 = 1,244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.47x = 2,936.82 × 1,244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.47x = 3,655,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,019.33/2,128.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.21

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