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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.51, 2,930.45 and 1,192.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.51, 2,930.45 and 1,192.01 is: 1,644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.51 : 2,930.45 = 1,192.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.51/2,930.45 = 1,192.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.51x = 2,930.45 × 1,192.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.51x = 3,493,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,105.09/2,123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.97

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