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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.58, 2,926.58 and 1,176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.58, 2,926.58 and 1,176.68 is: 1,623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.58 : 2,926.58 = 1,176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.58/2,926.58 = 1,176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.58x = 2,926.58 × 1,176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.58x = 3,443,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,633.52/2,120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.91

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