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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.70, 3,187.51 and 826.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.70, 3,187.51 and 826.18 is: 1,239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.70 : 3,187.51 = 826.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.70/3,187.51 = 826.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.70x = 3,187.51 × 826.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.70x = 2,633,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,446.98/2,124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.45

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