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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.16, 2,924.34 and 1,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.16, 2,924.34 and 1,162.08 is: 1,603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.16 : 2,924.34 = 1,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.16/2,924.34 = 1,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.16x = 2,924.34 × 1,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.16x = 3,398,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,327.99/2,119.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.62

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