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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.79, 2,939.14 and 1,245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.79, 2,939.14 and 1,245.43 is: 1,718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.79 : 2,939.14 = 1,245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.79/2,939.14 = 1,245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.79x = 2,939.14 × 1,245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.79x = 3,660,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,493.13/2,129.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.71

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