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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.55, 2,940.59 and 1,246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.55, 2,940.59 and 1,246.57 is: 1,720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.55 : 2,940.59 = 1,246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.55/2,940.59 = 1,246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.55x = 2,940.59 × 1,246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.55x = 3,665,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,647.04/2,130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.52

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