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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.03, 2,927.30 and 1,189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.03, 2,927.30 and 1,189.71 is: 1,641.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.03 : 2,927.30 = 1,189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.03/2,927.30 = 1,189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.03x = 2,927.30 × 1,189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.03x = 3,482,632.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,632.13/2,121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.95

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