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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.60, 2,954.72 and 1,257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.60, 2,954.72 and 1,257.62 is: 1,735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.60 : 2,954.72 = 1,257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.60/2,954.72 = 1,257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.60x = 2,954.72 × 1,257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.60x = 3,715,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,908.68/2,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.11

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