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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.16, 2,938.38 and 1,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.16, 2,938.38 and 1,245.02 is: 1,718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.16 : 2,938.38 = 1,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.16/2,938.38 = 1,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.16x = 2,938.38 × 1,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.16x = 3,658,341.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,341.87/2,129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.21

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