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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.60, 2,930.46 and 1,192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.60, 2,930.46 and 1,192.10 is: 1,645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.60 : 2,930.46 = 1,192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.60/2,930.46 = 1,192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.60x = 2,930.46 × 1,192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.60x = 3,493,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,401.37/2,123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.04

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