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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.74, 2,937.63 and 1,244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.74, 2,937.63 and 1,244.37 is: 1,717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.74 : 2,937.63 = 1,244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.74/2,937.63 = 1,244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.74x = 2,937.63 × 1,244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.74x = 3,655,497.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,497.80/2,128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.21

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