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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.25, 2,937.92 and 1,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.25, 2,937.92 and 1,244.88 is: 1,717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.25 : 2,937.92 = 1,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.25/2,937.92 = 1,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.25x = 2,937.92 × 1,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.25x = 3,657,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,358.63/2,129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.68

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