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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.32, 2,938.88 and 1,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.32, 2,938.88 and 1,245.72 is: 1,718.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.32 : 2,938.88 = 1,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.32/2,938.88 = 1,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.32x = 2,938.88 × 1,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.32x = 3,661,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,021.59/2,130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.53

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