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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.49, 2,944.21 and 1,189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.49, 2,944.21 and 1,189.29 is: 1,641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.49 : 2,944.21 = 1,189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.49/2,944.21 = 1,189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.49x = 2,944.21 × 1,189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.49x = 3,501,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,519.51/2,133.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.22

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