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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.23, 2,943.83 and 1,189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.23, 2,943.83 and 1,189.06 is: 1,640.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.23 : 2,943.83 = 1,189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.23/2,943.83 = 1,189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.23x = 2,943.83 × 1,189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.23x = 3,500,384.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,384.55/2,133.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.88

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