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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.56, 3,151.68 and 1,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.56, 3,151.68 and 1,126.40 is: 1,690.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.56 : 3,151.68 = 1,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.56/3,151.68 = 1,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.56x = 3,151.68 × 1,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.56x = 3,550,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,052.35/2,100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.05

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