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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.88, 2,940.54 and 1,186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.88, 2,940.54 and 1,186.64 is: 1,637.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.88 : 2,940.54 = 1,186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.88/2,940.54 = 1,186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.88x = 2,940.54 × 1,186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.88x = 3,489,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,362.39/2,130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.52

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