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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.20, 3,184.67 and 1,028.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.20, 3,184.67 and 1,028.25 is: 1,540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.20 : 3,184.67 = 1,028.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.20/3,184.67 = 1,028.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.20x = 3,184.67 × 1,028.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.20x = 3,274,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,636.93/2,126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.14

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