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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.11, 2,942.58 and 1,248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.11, 2,942.58 and 1,248.25 is: 1,722.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.11 : 2,942.58 = 1,248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.11/2,942.58 = 1,248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.11x = 2,942.58 × 1,248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.11x = 3,673,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,075.49/2,132.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.74

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