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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.08, 2,925.96 and 1,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.08, 2,925.96 and 1,188.40 is: 1,640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.08 : 2,925.96 = 1,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.08/2,925.96 = 1,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.08x = 2,925.96 × 1,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.08x = 3,477,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,210.86/2,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.13

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