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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.70, 2,930.13 and 1,192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.70, 2,930.13 and 1,192.18 is: 1,644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.70 : 2,930.13 = 1,192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.70/2,930.13 = 1,192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.70x = 2,930.13 × 1,192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.70x = 3,493,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,242.38/2,123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.89

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