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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.51, 2,945.80 and 1,190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.51, 2,945.80 and 1,190.35 is: 1,642.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.51 : 2,945.80 = 1,190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.51/2,945.80 = 1,190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.51x = 2,945.80 × 1,190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.51x = 3,506,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,533.03/2,134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.78

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