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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.77, 2,950.12 and 1,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.77, 2,950.12 and 1,241.68 is: 1,713.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.77 : 2,950.12 = 1,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.77/2,950.12 = 1,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.77x = 2,950.12 × 1,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.77x = 3,663,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,105.00/2,137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.52

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