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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.99, 2,957.72 and 1,246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.99, 2,957.72 and 1,246.85 is: 1,720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.99 : 2,957.72 = 1,246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.99/2,957.72 = 1,246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.99x = 2,957.72 × 1,246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.99x = 3,687,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,823.25/2,142.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.88

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