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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.57, 2,940.20 and 1,246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.57, 2,940.20 and 1,246.39 is: 1,720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.57 : 2,940.20 = 1,246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.57/2,940.20 = 1,246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.57x = 2,940.20 × 1,246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.57x = 3,664,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,626.97/2,130.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.02

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