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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.63, 2,948.65 and 1,192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.63, 2,948.65 and 1,192.51 is: 1,645.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.63 : 2,948.65 = 1,192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.63/2,948.65 = 1,192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.63x = 2,948.65 × 1,192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.63x = 3,516,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,279.87/2,136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.71

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