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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126, 3,189.24 and 972.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126, 3,189.24 and 972.56 is: 1,458.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126 : 3,189.24 = 972.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126/3,189.24 = 972.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126x = 3,189.24 × 972.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126x = 3,101,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,727.25/2,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.95

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