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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.09, 3,188.97 and 956.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.09, 3,188.97 and 956.16 is: 1,434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.09 : 3,188.97 = 956.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.09/3,188.97 = 956.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.09x = 3,188.97 × 956.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.09x = 3,049,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,165.56/2,126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.16

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