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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.56, 2,930.34 and 1,192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.56, 2,930.34 and 1,192.04 is: 1,644.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.56 : 2,930.34 = 1,192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.56/2,930.34 = 1,192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.56x = 2,930.34 × 1,192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.56x = 3,493,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,082.49/2,123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.92

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