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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.40, 2,946.84 and 1,191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.40, 2,946.84 and 1,191.18 is: 1,643.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.40 : 2,946.84 = 1,191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.40/2,946.84 = 1,191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.40x = 2,946.84 × 1,191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.40x = 3,510,216.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,216.87/2,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.82

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