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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.89, 2,940.44 and 1,186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.89, 2,940.44 and 1,186.67 is: 1,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.89 : 2,940.44 = 1,186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.89/2,940.44 = 1,186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.89x = 2,940.44 × 1,186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.89x = 3,489,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,333.35/2,130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.50

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