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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.73, 3,189.12 and 1,201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.73, 3,189.12 and 1,201.62 is: 1,799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.73 : 3,189.12 = 1,201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.73/3,189.12 = 1,201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.73x = 3,189.12 × 1,201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.73x = 3,832,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,110.37/2,129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.34

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