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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.12, 2,936.94 and 1,196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.12, 2,936.94 and 1,196.68 is: 1,651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.12 : 2,936.94 = 1,196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.12/2,936.94 = 1,196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.12x = 2,936.94 × 1,196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.12x = 3,514,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,577.36/2,128.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.49

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