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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.82, 2,945.93 and 1,190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.82, 2,945.93 and 1,190.55 is: 1,642.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.82 : 2,945.93 = 1,190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.82/2,945.93 = 1,190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.82x = 2,945.93 × 1,190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.82x = 3,507,271.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,271.01/2,134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.89

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