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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.17, 2,946.69 and 1,190.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.17, 2,946.69 and 1,190.97 is: 1,643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.17 : 2,946.69 = 1,190.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.17/2,946.69 = 1,190.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.17x = 2,946.69 × 1,190.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.17x = 3,509,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,419.39/2,135.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.63

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