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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.40, 2,925.60 and 1,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.40, 2,925.60 and 1,530.72 is: 2,112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.40 : 2,925.60 = 1,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.40/2,925.60 = 1,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.40x = 2,925.60 × 1,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.40x = 4,478,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,274.43/2,119.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.99

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