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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.36, 3,179.01 and 1,194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.36, 3,179.01 and 1,194.97 is: 1,790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.36 : 3,179.01 = 1,194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.36/3,179.01 = 1,194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.36x = 3,179.01 × 1,194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.36x = 3,798,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,821.58/2,121.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.75

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