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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.64, 2,929.25 and 1,191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.64, 2,929.25 and 1,191.14 is: 1,643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.64 : 2,929.25 = 1,191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.64/2,929.25 = 1,191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.64x = 2,929.25 × 1,191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.64x = 3,489,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,146.85/2,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.78

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