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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.38, 2,920.60 and 1,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.38, 2,920.60 and 1,184.88 is: 1,635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.38 : 2,920.60 = 1,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.38/2,920.60 = 1,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.38x = 2,920.60 × 1,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.38x = 3,460,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,560.53/2,116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.13

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