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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.72, 2,945.60 and 1,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.72, 2,945.60 and 1,250.16 is: 1,725.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.72 : 2,945.60 = 1,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.72/2,945.60 = 1,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.72x = 2,945.60 × 1,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.72x = 3,682,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,471.30/2,134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.04

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