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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.16, 2,932.12 and 1,379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.16, 2,932.12 and 1,379.32 is: 1,902.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.16 : 2,932.12 = 1,379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.16/2,932.12 = 1,379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.16x = 2,932.12 × 1,379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.16x = 4,044,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,331.76/2,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.18

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