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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.03, 2,941.58 and 1,247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.03, 2,941.58 and 1,247.67 is: 1,721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.03 : 2,941.58 = 1,247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.03/2,941.58 = 1,247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.03x = 2,941.58 × 1,247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.03x = 3,670,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,124.24/2,132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.42

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