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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.81, 2,947.46 and 1,191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.81, 2,947.46 and 1,191.66 is: 1,644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.81 : 2,947.46 = 1,191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.81/2,947.46 = 1,191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.81x = 2,947.46 × 1,191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.81x = 3,512,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,364.23/2,135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.52

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