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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.40, 2,938.44 and 1,245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.40, 2,938.44 and 1,245.15 is: 1,718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.40 : 2,938.44 = 1,245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.40/2,938.44 = 1,245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.40x = 2,938.44 × 1,245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.40x = 3,658,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,798.57/2,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.23

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