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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.21, 2,955.26 and 1,245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.21, 2,955.26 and 1,245.07 is: 1,718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.21 : 2,955.26 = 1,245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.21/2,955.26 = 1,245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.21x = 2,955.26 × 1,245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.21x = 3,679,505.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,505.57/2,141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.42

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