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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.08, 2,941.76 and 1,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.08, 2,941.76 and 1,292.16 is: 1,782.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.08 : 2,941.76 = 1,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.08/2,941.76 = 1,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.08x = 2,941.76 × 1,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.08x = 3,801,224.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,224.60/2,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.87

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