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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.28, 2,938.68 and 1,197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.28, 2,938.68 and 1,197.96 is: 1,653.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.28 : 2,938.68 = 1,197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.28/2,938.68 = 1,197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.28x = 2,938.68 × 1,197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.28x = 3,520,421.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,421.09/2,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.34

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