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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.32, 2,938.81 and 1,244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.32, 2,938.81 and 1,244.95 is: 1,718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.32 : 2,938.81 = 1,244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.32/2,938.81 = 1,244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.32x = 2,938.81 × 1,244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.32x = 3,658,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,671.51/2,129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.23

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