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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.50, 2,943.12 and 1,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.50, 2,943.12 and 1,201 is: 1,657.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.50 : 2,943.12 = 1,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.50/2,943.12 = 1,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.50x = 2,943.12 × 1,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.50x = 3,534,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,687.12/2,132.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.53

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