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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.47, 2,944.19 and 1,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.47, 2,944.19 and 1,189.24 is: 1,641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.47 : 2,944.19 = 1,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.47/2,944.19 = 1,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.47x = 2,944.19 × 1,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.47x = 3,501,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,344.13/2,133.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.15

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