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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.13, 2,940.75 and 1,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.13, 2,940.75 and 1,246.76 is: 1,720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.13 : 2,940.75 = 1,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.13/2,940.75 = 1,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.13x = 2,940.75 × 1,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.13x = 3,666,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,409.47/2,131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.41

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