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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.80, 2,940.96 and 1,345.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.80, 2,940.96 and 1,345.24 is: 1,857.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.80 : 2,940.96 = 1,345.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.80/2,940.96 = 1,345.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.80x = 2,940.96 × 1,345.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.80x = 3,956,297.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,297.03/2,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.59

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