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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.44, 2,939.90 and 1,186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.44, 2,939.90 and 1,186.25 is: 1,636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.44 : 2,939.90 = 1,186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.44/2,939.90 = 1,186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.44x = 2,939.90 × 1,186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.44x = 3,487,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,435.74/2,130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.96

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