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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.74, 2,955.36 and 1,257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.74, 2,955.36 and 1,257.22 is: 1,734.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.74 : 2,955.36 = 1,257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.74/2,955.36 = 1,257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.74x = 2,955.36 × 1,257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.74x = 3,715,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,537.70/2,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.82

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