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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.90, 2,933.87 and 1,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.90, 2,933.87 and 1,194.40 is: 1,648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.90 : 2,933.87 = 1,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.90/2,933.87 = 1,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.90x = 2,933.87 × 1,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.90x = 3,504,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,214.33/2,125.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.34

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