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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.32, 2,939.82 and 1,186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.32, 2,939.82 and 1,186.11 is: 1,636.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.32 : 2,939.82 = 1,186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.32/2,939.82 = 1,186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.32x = 2,939.82 × 1,186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.32x = 3,486,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,949.90/2,130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.82

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