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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.91, 2,944.56 and 1,189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.91, 2,944.56 and 1,189.59 is: 1,641.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.91 : 2,944.56 = 1,189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.91/2,944.56 = 1,189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.91x = 2,944.56 × 1,189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.91x = 3,502,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,819.13/2,133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.50

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