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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.12, 2,949.36 and 1,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.12, 2,949.36 and 1,253.92 is: 1,730.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.12 : 2,949.36 = 1,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.12/2,949.36 = 1,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.12x = 2,949.36 × 1,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.12x = 3,698,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,261.49/2,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.49

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