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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.17, 2,942.88 and 1,384.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.17, 2,942.88 and 1,384.83 is: 1,911.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.17 : 2,942.88 = 1,384.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.17/2,942.88 = 1,384.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.17x = 2,942.88 × 1,384.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.17x = 4,075,391.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,391.11/2,132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.38

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