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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.21, 2,955.91 and 1,246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.21, 2,955.91 and 1,246.15 is: 1,719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.21 : 2,955.91 = 1,246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.21/2,955.91 = 1,246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.21x = 2,955.91 × 1,246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.21x = 3,683,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,486.24/2,142.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.48

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