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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.12, 2,942.46 and 1,200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.12, 2,942.46 and 1,200.68 is: 1,657.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.12 : 2,942.46 = 1,200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.12/2,942.46 = 1,200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.12x = 2,942.46 × 1,200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.12x = 3,532,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,952.87/2,132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.01

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