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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.15, 3,188.82 and 1,030.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.15, 3,188.82 and 1,030.02 is: 1,544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.15 : 3,188.82 = 1,030.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.15/3,188.82 = 1,030.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.15x = 3,188.82 × 1,030.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.15x = 3,284,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,548.38/2,126.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.83

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