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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.87, 2,946.18 and 1,250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.87, 2,946.18 and 1,250.71 is: 1,726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.87 : 2,946.18 = 1,250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.87/2,946.18 = 1,250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.87x = 2,946.18 × 1,250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.87x = 3,684,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,816.79/2,134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.01

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