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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.23, 2,945.14 and 1,189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.23, 2,945.14 and 1,189.97 is: 1,642.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.23 : 2,945.14 = 1,189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.23/2,945.14 = 1,189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.23x = 2,945.14 × 1,189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.23x = 3,504,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,628.25/2,134.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.10

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