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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.26, 2,926.92 and 1,491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.26, 2,926.92 and 1,491.82 is: 2,056.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.26 : 2,926.92 = 1,491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.26/2,926.92 = 1,491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.26x = 2,926.92 × 1,491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.26x = 4,366,437.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,437.79/2,123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.48

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