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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.36, 2,929.92 and 1,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.36, 2,929.92 and 1,191.68 is: 1,644.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.36 : 2,929.92 = 1,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.36/2,929.92 = 1,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.36x = 2,929.92 × 1,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.36x = 3,491,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,527.07/2,123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.34

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