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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.63, 2,929.50 and 1,191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.63, 2,929.50 and 1,191.13 is: 1,643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.63 : 2,929.50 = 1,191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.63/2,929.50 = 1,191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.63x = 2,929.50 × 1,191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.63x = 3,489,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,394.73/2,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.91

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