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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.30, 2,939.37 and 1,245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.30, 2,939.37 and 1,245.93 is: 1,719.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.30 : 2,939.37 = 1,245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.30/2,939.37 = 1,245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.30x = 2,939.37 × 1,245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.30x = 3,662,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,249.26/2,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.12

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