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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.08, 3,184.64 and 1,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.08, 3,184.64 and 1,082.92 is: 1,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.08 : 3,184.64 = 1,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.08/3,184.64 = 1,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.08x = 3,184.64 × 1,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.08x = 3,448,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,710.35/2,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.10

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