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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.67, 2,941.71 and 1,200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.67, 2,941.71 and 1,200.17 is: 1,656.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.67 : 2,941.71 = 1,200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.67/2,941.71 = 1,200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.67x = 2,941.71 × 1,200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.67x = 3,530,552.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,552.09/2,131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.24

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