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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.26, 2,942.73 and 1,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.26, 2,942.73 and 1,188.20 is: 1,639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.26 : 2,942.73 = 1,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.26/2,942.73 = 1,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.26x = 2,942.73 × 1,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.26x = 3,496,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,548.82/2,132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.84

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