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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.93, 2,938.84 and 1,245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.93, 2,938.84 and 1,245.33 is: 1,718.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.93 : 2,938.84 = 1,245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.93/2,938.84 = 1,245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.93x = 2,938.84 × 1,245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.93x = 3,659,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,825.62/2,129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.28

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