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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.84, 2,944.45 and 1,189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.84, 2,944.45 and 1,189.42 is: 1,641.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.84 : 2,944.45 = 1,189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.84/2,944.45 = 1,189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.84x = 2,944.45 × 1,189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.84x = 3,502,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,181.84/2,133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.26

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