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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.59, 2,926.34 and 1,189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.59, 2,926.34 and 1,189.03 is: 1,640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.59 : 2,926.34 = 1,189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.59/2,926.34 = 1,189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.59x = 2,926.34 × 1,189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.59x = 3,479,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,500.11/2,120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.82

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