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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.59, 2,930.57 and 1,192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.59, 2,930.57 and 1,192.09 is: 1,645.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.59 : 2,930.57 = 1,192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.59/2,930.57 = 1,192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.59x = 2,930.57 × 1,192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.59x = 3,493,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,503.19/2,123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.09

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