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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.44, 2,956.56 and 1,210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.44, 2,956.56 and 1,210.94 is: 1,671.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.44 : 2,956.56 = 1,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.44/2,956.56 = 1,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.44x = 2,956.56 × 1,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.44x = 3,580,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,216.77/2,142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.09

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