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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.56, 2,929.08 and 1,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.56, 2,929.08 and 1,191.12 is: 1,643.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.56 : 2,929.08 = 1,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.56/2,929.08 = 1,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.56x = 2,929.08 × 1,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.56x = 3,488,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,885.77/2,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.72

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