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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.31, 2,929.07 and 1,190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.31, 2,929.07 and 1,190.81 is: 1,643.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.31 : 2,929.07 = 1,190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.31/2,929.07 = 1,190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.31x = 2,929.07 × 1,190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.31x = 3,487,976.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,976.15/2,122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.48

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