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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.62, 2,933.34 and 1,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.62, 2,933.34 and 1,194.12 is: 1,647.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.62 : 2,933.34 = 1,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.62/2,933.34 = 1,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.62x = 2,933.34 × 1,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.62x = 3,502,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,759.96/2,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.88

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