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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.48, 2,936.82 and 1,244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.48, 2,936.82 and 1,244.41 is: 1,717.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.48 : 2,936.82 = 1,244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.48/2,936.82 = 1,244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.48x = 2,936.82 × 1,244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.48x = 3,654,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,608.18/2,128.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.00

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