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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.15, 2,941.85 and 1,200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.15, 2,941.85 and 1,200.65 is: 1,656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.15 : 2,941.85 = 1,200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.15/2,941.85 = 1,200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.15x = 2,941.85 × 1,200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.15x = 3,532,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,111.49/2,132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.60

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