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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.78, 2,945.05 and 1,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.78, 2,945.05 and 1,250.20 is: 1,724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.78 : 2,945.05 = 1,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.78/2,945.05 = 1,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.78x = 2,945.05 × 1,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.78x = 3,681,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,901.51/2,134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.72

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