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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.12, 2,927.28 and 1,189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.12, 2,927.28 and 1,189.68 is: 1,641.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.12 : 2,927.28 = 1,189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.12/2,927.28 = 1,189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.12x = 2,927.28 × 1,189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.12x = 3,482,526.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,526.47/2,121.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.83

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