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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.10, 3,188.78 and 1,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.10, 3,188.78 and 1,030.16 is: 1,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.10 : 3,188.78 = 1,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.10/3,188.78 = 1,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.10x = 3,188.78 × 1,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.10x = 3,284,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,953.60/2,126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.06

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