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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.68, 2,926.38 and 1,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.68, 2,926.38 and 1,189 is: 1,640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.68 : 2,926.38 = 1,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.68/2,926.38 = 1,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.68x = 2,926.38 × 1,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.68x = 3,479,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,465.82/2,120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.73

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