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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.28, 2,944.68 and 1,250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.28, 2,944.68 and 1,250.12 is: 1,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.28 : 2,944.68 = 1,250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.28/2,944.68 = 1,250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.28x = 2,944.68 × 1,250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.28x = 3,681,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,203.36/2,134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.80

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