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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.82, 2,946.27 and 1,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.82, 2,946.27 and 1,190.76 is: 1,643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.82 : 2,946.27 = 1,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.82/2,946.27 = 1,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.82x = 2,946.27 × 1,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.82x = 3,508,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,300.47/2,134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.37

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