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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.09, 2,925.65 and 1,188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.09, 2,925.65 and 1,188.53 is: 1,640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.09 : 2,925.65 = 1,188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.09/2,925.65 = 1,188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.09x = 2,925.65 × 1,188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.09x = 3,477,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,216.85/2,120.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.13

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