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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.66, 2,948.30 and 1,192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.66, 2,948.30 and 1,192.34 is: 1,645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.66 : 2,948.30 = 1,192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.66/2,948.30 = 1,192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.66x = 2,948.30 × 1,192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.66x = 3,515,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,381.90/2,136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.27

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