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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.03, 2,929.28 and 1,858.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.03, 2,929.28 and 1,858.46 is: 2,560.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.03 : 2,929.28 = 1,858.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.03/2,929.28 = 1,858.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.03x = 2,929.28 × 1,858.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.03x = 5,443,925.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,925.77/2,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.61

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