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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.44, 3,186.54 and 1,264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.44, 3,186.54 and 1,264.22 is: 1,896.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.44 : 3,186.54 = 1,264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.44/3,186.54 = 1,264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.44x = 3,186.54 × 1,264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.44x = 4,028,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,487.60/2,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.26

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