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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.94, 2,937.83 and 1,184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.94, 2,937.83 and 1,184.55 is: 1,634.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.94 : 2,937.83 = 1,184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.94/2,937.83 = 1,184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.94x = 2,937.83 × 1,184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.94x = 3,480,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,006.53/2,128.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.62

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