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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.63, 2,938.91 and 1,198.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.63, 2,938.91 and 1,198.13 is: 1,653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.63 : 2,938.91 = 1,198.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.63/2,938.91 = 1,198.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.63x = 2,938.91 × 1,198.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.63x = 3,521,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,175.55/2,129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.43

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