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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.08, 2,936.70 and 1,171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.08, 2,936.70 and 1,171.02 is: 1,615.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.08 : 2,936.70 = 1,171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.08/2,936.70 = 1,171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.08x = 2,936.70 × 1,171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.08x = 3,438,934.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,934.43/2,128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.98

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