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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.66, 2,943.08 and 1,248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.66, 2,943.08 and 1,248.29 is: 1,722.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.66 : 2,943.08 = 1,248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.66/2,943.08 = 1,248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.66x = 2,943.08 × 1,248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.66x = 3,673,817.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,817.33/2,132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.65

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