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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.34, 2,954.91 and 1,209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.34, 2,954.91 and 1,209.66 is: 1,669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.34 : 2,954.91 = 1,209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.34/2,954.91 = 1,209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.34x = 2,954.91 × 1,209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.34x = 3,574,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,436.43/2,141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.25

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