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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.77, 2,941.82 and 1,247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.77, 2,941.82 and 1,247.39 is: 1,721.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.77 : 2,941.82 = 1,247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.77/2,941.82 = 1,247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.77x = 2,941.82 × 1,247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.77x = 3,669,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,582.14/2,131.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.38

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