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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.69, 2,936.63 and 1,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.69, 2,936.63 and 1,244.10 is: 1,716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.69 : 2,936.63 = 1,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.69/2,936.63 = 1,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.69x = 2,936.63 × 1,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.69x = 3,653,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,461.38/2,128.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.30

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