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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.41, 2,945.71 and 1,190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.41, 2,945.71 and 1,190.36 is: 1,642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.41 : 2,945.71 = 1,190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.41/2,945.71 = 1,190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.41x = 2,945.71 × 1,190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.41x = 3,506,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,455.36/2,134.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.82

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