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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.80, 2,930.76 and 1,192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.80, 2,930.76 and 1,192.28 is: 1,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.80 : 2,930.76 = 1,192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.80/2,930.76 = 1,192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.80x = 2,930.76 × 1,192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.80x = 3,494,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,286.53/2,123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.30

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