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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.10, 2,938.95 and 1,245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.10, 2,938.95 and 1,245.18 is: 1,718.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.10 : 2,938.95 = 1,245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.10/2,938.95 = 1,245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.10x = 2,938.95 × 1,245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.10x = 3,659,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,521.76/2,129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.81

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