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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.22, 2,942.48 and 1,175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.22, 2,942.48 and 1,175.16 is: 1,621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.22 : 2,942.48 = 1,175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.22/2,942.48 = 1,175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.22x = 2,942.48 × 1,175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.22x = 3,457,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,884.57/2,132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.73

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