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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.32, 2,937.50 and 1,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.32, 2,937.50 and 1,244.72 is: 1,717.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.32 : 2,937.50 = 1,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.32/2,937.50 = 1,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.32x = 2,937.50 × 1,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.32x = 3,656,365
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,365/2,129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.15

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