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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.05, 2,933.93 and 1,181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.05, 2,933.93 and 1,181.83 is: 1,630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.05 : 2,933.93 = 1,181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.05/2,933.93 = 1,181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.05x = 2,933.93 × 1,181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.05x = 3,467,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,394.78/2,126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.91

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