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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.64, 2,941.84 and 1,304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.64, 2,941.84 and 1,304.16 is: 1,799.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.64 : 2,941.84 = 1,304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.64/2,941.84 = 1,304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.64x = 2,941.84 × 1,304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.64x = 3,836,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,630.05/2,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.01

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