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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.50, 2,958.12 and 1,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.50, 2,958.12 and 1,212 is: 1,672.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.50 : 2,958.12 = 1,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.50/2,958.12 = 1,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.50x = 2,958.12 × 1,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.50x = 3,585,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,241.44/2,143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.61

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