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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.13, 2,926.62 and 1,438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.13, 2,926.62 and 1,438.92 is: 1,986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.13 : 2,926.62 = 1,438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.13/2,926.62 = 1,438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.13x = 2,926.62 × 1,438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.13x = 4,211,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,172.05/2,120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.28

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