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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.12, 2,954.64 and 1,209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.12, 2,954.64 and 1,209.44 is: 1,668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.12 : 2,954.64 = 1,209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.12/2,954.64 = 1,209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.12x = 2,954.64 × 1,209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.12x = 3,573,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,459.80/2,141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.97

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