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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.64, 2,925.89 and 1,374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.64, 2,925.89 and 1,374.63 is: 1,896.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.64 : 2,925.89 = 1,374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.64/2,925.89 = 1,374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.64x = 2,925.89 × 1,374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.64x = 4,022,009.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,009.30/2,120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.60

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