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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.67, 2,938.95 and 1,198.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.67, 2,938.95 and 1,198.17 is: 1,653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.67 : 2,938.95 = 1,198.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.67/2,938.95 = 1,198.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.67x = 2,938.95 × 1,198.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.67x = 3,521,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,361.72/2,129.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.48

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