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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.60, 3,189.60 and 1,585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.60, 3,189.60 and 1,585.20 is: 2,373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.60 : 3,189.60 = 1,585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.60/3,189.60 = 1,585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.60x = 3,189.60 × 1,585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.60x = 5,056,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,153.92/2,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.11

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