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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.70, 2,940.19 and 1,246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.70, 2,940.19 and 1,246.41 is: 1,719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.70 : 2,940.19 = 1,246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.70/2,940.19 = 1,246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.70x = 2,940.19 × 1,246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.70x = 3,664,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,682.22/2,130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.94

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