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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.30, 2,938.34 and 1,185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.30, 2,938.34 and 1,185.02 is: 1,635.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.30 : 2,938.34 = 1,185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.30/2,938.34 = 1,185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.30x = 2,938.34 × 1,185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.30x = 3,481,991.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,991.67/2,129.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.28

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