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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.62, 2,930.73 and 1,192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.62, 2,930.73 and 1,192.18 is: 1,645.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.62 : 2,930.73 = 1,192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.62/2,930.73 = 1,192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.62x = 2,930.73 × 1,192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.62x = 3,493,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,957.69/2,123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.28

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