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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.36, 2,924.48 and 1,187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.36, 2,924.48 and 1,187.84 is: 1,639.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.36 : 2,924.48 = 1,187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.36/2,924.48 = 1,187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.36x = 2,924.48 × 1,187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.36x = 3,473,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,814.32/2,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.09

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