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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.07, 2,936.72 and 1,183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.07, 2,936.72 and 1,183.98 is: 1,633.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.07 : 2,936.72 = 1,183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.07/2,936.72 = 1,183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.07x = 2,936.72 × 1,183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.07x = 3,477,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,031.72/2,128.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.89

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