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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.70, 3,193.55 and 794.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.70, 3,193.55 and 794.59 is: 1,191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.70 : 3,193.55 = 794.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.70/3,193.55 = 794.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.70x = 3,193.55 × 794.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.70x = 2,537,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,550.94/2,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.51

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