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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.01, 2,938.05 and 1,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.01, 2,938.05 and 1,244.84 is: 1,717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.01 : 2,938.05 = 1,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.01/2,938.05 = 1,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.01x = 2,938.05 × 1,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.01x = 3,657,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,387.47/2,129.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.88

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