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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.49, 2,938.64 and 1,342.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.49, 2,938.64 and 1,342.79 is: 1,853.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.49 : 2,938.64 = 1,342.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.49/2,938.64 = 1,342.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.49x = 2,938.64 × 1,342.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.49x = 3,945,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,955.00/2,129.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.00

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