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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.72, 2,948.54 and 1,192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.72, 2,948.54 and 1,192.44 is: 1,645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.72 : 2,948.54 = 1,192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.72/2,948.54 = 1,192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.72x = 2,948.54 × 1,192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.72x = 3,515,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,957.04/2,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.49

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