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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.44, 2,949.67 and 1,193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.44, 2,949.67 and 1,193.28 is: 1,646.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.44 : 2,949.67 = 1,193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.44/2,949.67 = 1,193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.44x = 2,949.67 × 1,193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.44x = 3,519,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,782.53/2,137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.73

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