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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.60, 2,927.70 and 1,190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.60, 2,927.70 and 1,190.10 is: 1,642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.60 : 2,927.70 = 1,190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.60/2,927.70 = 1,190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.60x = 2,927.70 × 1,190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.60x = 3,484,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,255.77/2,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.28

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