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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.06, 2,944.89 and 1,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.06, 2,944.89 and 1,202.50 is: 1,659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.06 : 2,944.89 = 1,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.06/2,944.89 = 1,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.06x = 2,944.89 × 1,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.06x = 3,541,230.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,230.23/2,134.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.39

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