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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.04, 2,939.48 and 1,245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.04, 2,939.48 and 1,245.68 is: 1,719.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.04 : 2,939.48 = 1,245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.04/2,939.48 = 1,245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.04x = 2,939.48 × 1,245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.04x = 3,661,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,651.45/2,130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.05

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