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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.13, 3,180.72 and 886.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.13, 3,180.72 and 886.91 is: 1,330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.13 : 3,180.72 = 886.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.13/3,180.72 = 886.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.13x = 3,180.72 × 886.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.13x = 2,820,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,996.47/2,120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.58

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