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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.46, 2,938.58 and 1,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.46, 2,938.58 and 1,245.74 is: 1,719.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.46 : 2,938.58 = 1,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.46/2,938.58 = 1,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.46x = 2,938.58 × 1,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.46x = 3,660,706.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,706.65/2,129.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.08

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