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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.38, 2,939.61 and 1,291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.38, 2,939.61 and 1,291.12 is: 1,781.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.38 : 2,939.61 = 1,291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.38/2,939.61 = 1,291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.38x = 2,939.61 × 1,291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.38x = 3,795,381.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,381.91/2,130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.56

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