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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.91, 2,930.97 and 1,192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.91, 2,930.97 and 1,192.41 is: 1,645.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.91 : 2,930.97 = 1,192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.91/2,930.97 = 1,192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.91x = 2,930.97 × 1,192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.91x = 3,494,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,917.94/2,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.51

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