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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.28, 2,939.74 and 1,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.28, 2,939.74 and 1,246.22 is: 1,719.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.28 : 2,939.74 = 1,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.28/2,939.74 = 1,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.28x = 2,939.74 × 1,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.28x = 3,663,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,562.78/2,130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.76

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