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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.75, 2,939.81 and 1,233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.75, 2,939.81 and 1,233.89 is: 1,703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.75 : 2,939.81 = 1,233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.75/2,939.81 = 1,233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.75x = 2,939.81 × 1,233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.75x = 3,627,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,399.26/2,129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.21

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