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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.08, 2,940.80 and 1,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.08, 2,940.80 and 1,344.80 is: 1,854.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.08 : 2,940.80 = 1,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.08/2,940.80 = 1,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.08x = 2,940.80 × 1,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.08x = 3,954,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,787.84/2,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.90

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