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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.31, 2,937.62 and 1,289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.31, 2,937.62 and 1,289.45 is: 1,778.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.31 : 2,937.62 = 1,289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.31/2,937.62 = 1,289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.31x = 2,937.62 × 1,289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.31x = 3,787,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,924.68/2,129.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.94

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