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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.14, 2,934.63 and 1,194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.14, 2,934.63 and 1,194.94 is: 1,649.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.14 : 2,934.63 = 1,194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.14/2,934.63 = 1,194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.14x = 2,934.63 × 1,194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.14x = 3,506,706.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,706.77/2,126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.33

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