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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.95, 2,944.97 and 1,249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.95, 2,944.97 and 1,249.82 is: 1,724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.95 : 2,944.97 = 1,249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.95/2,944.97 = 1,249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.95x = 2,944.97 × 1,249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.95x = 3,680,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,676.16/2,133.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.82

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