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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126, 3,185.26 and 1,303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126, 3,185.26 and 1,303.04 is: 1,952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126 : 3,185.26 = 1,303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126/3,185.26 = 1,303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126x = 3,185.26 × 1,303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126x = 4,150,521.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,521.19/2,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.27

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