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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.12, 2,939.33 and 1,185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.12, 2,939.33 and 1,185.76 is: 1,636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.12 : 2,939.33 = 1,185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.12/2,939.33 = 1,185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.12x = 2,939.33 × 1,185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.12x = 3,485,334.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485,334.01/2,130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.22

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