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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.19, 2,942.16 and 1,235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.19, 2,942.16 and 1,235.91 is: 1,705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.19 : 2,942.16 = 1,235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.19/2,942.16 = 1,235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.19x = 2,942.16 × 1,235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.19x = 3,636,244.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,244.97/2,132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.40

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