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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.93, 2,939.27 and 1,245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.93, 2,939.27 and 1,245.56 is: 1,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.93 : 2,939.27 = 1,245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.93/2,939.27 = 1,245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.93x = 2,939.27 × 1,245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.93x = 3,661,037.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,037.14/2,129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.85

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