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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.32, 2,948.94 and 1,240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.32, 2,948.94 and 1,240.74 is: 1,711.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.32 : 2,948.94 = 1,240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.32/2,948.94 = 1,240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.32x = 2,948.94 × 1,240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.32x = 3,658,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,867.82/2,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.90

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