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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.08, 2,929.70 and 1,191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.08, 2,929.70 and 1,191.72 is: 1,644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.08 : 2,929.70 = 1,191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.08/2,929.70 = 1,191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.08x = 2,929.70 × 1,191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.08x = 3,491,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,382.08/2,123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.49

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