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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.63, 2,926.46 and 1,189.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.63, 2,926.46 and 1,189.13 is: 1,640.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.63 : 2,926.46 = 1,189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.63/2,926.46 = 1,189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.63x = 2,926.46 × 1,189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.63x = 3,479,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,929.72/2,120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.99

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