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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.85, 2,938.61 and 1,244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.85, 2,938.61 and 1,244.93 is: 1,718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.85 : 2,938.61 = 1,244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.85/2,938.61 = 1,244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.85x = 2,938.61 × 1,244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.85x = 3,658,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,357.52/2,128.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.47

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