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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120, 2,925.60 and 1,188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120, 2,925.60 and 1,188.50 is: 1,640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120 : 2,925.60 = 1,188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120/2,925.60 = 1,188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120x = 2,925.60 × 1,188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120x = 3,477,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,075.60/2,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.13

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