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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.21, 2,938.72 and 1,197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.21, 2,938.72 and 1,197.71 is: 1,653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.21 : 2,938.72 = 1,197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.21/2,938.72 = 1,197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.21x = 2,938.72 × 1,197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.21x = 3,519,731.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,731.34/2,129.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.07

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