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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.14, 3,191.09 and 1,139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.14, 3,191.09 and 1,139.77 is: 1,710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.14 : 3,191.09 = 1,139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.14/3,191.09 = 1,139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.14x = 3,191.09 × 1,139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.14x = 3,637,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,108.65/2,126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.66

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