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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.80, 2,925.34 and 1,162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.80, 2,925.34 and 1,162.73 is: 1,604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.80 : 2,925.34 = 1,162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.80/2,925.34 = 1,162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.80x = 2,925.34 × 1,162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.80x = 3,401,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,380.58/2,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.58

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