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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.10, 3,183.39 and 1,097.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.10, 3,183.39 and 1,097.94 is: 1,643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.10 : 3,183.39 = 1,097.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.10/3,183.39 = 1,097.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.10x = 3,183.39 × 1,097.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.10x = 3,495,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,171.22/2,126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.94

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