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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.68, 2,925 and 1,420.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.68, 2,925 and 1,420.56 is: 1,960.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.68 : 2,925 = 1,420.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.68/2,925 = 1,420.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.68x = 2,925 × 1,420.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.68x = 4,155,138
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,138/2,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.27

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