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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.03, 2,934.45 and 1,419.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.03, 2,934.45 and 1,419.05 is: 1,958.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.03 : 2,934.45 = 1,419.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.03/2,934.45 = 1,419.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.03x = 2,934.45 × 1,419.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.03x = 4,164,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,138.61/2,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.65

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