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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.67, 2,940.33 and 1,199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.67, 2,940.33 and 1,199.17 is: 1,654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.67 : 2,940.33 = 1,199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.67/2,940.33 = 1,199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.67x = 2,940.33 × 1,199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.67x = 3,525,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,955.53/2,130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.86

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