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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.42, 2,926.21 and 1,176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.42, 2,926.21 and 1,176.23 is: 1,623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.42 : 2,926.21 = 1,176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.42/2,926.21 = 1,176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.42x = 2,926.21 × 1,176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.42x = 3,441,900.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,900.36/2,120.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.21

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