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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.30, 3,188.15 and 826.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.30, 3,188.15 and 826.25 is: 1,238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.30 : 3,188.15 = 826.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.30/3,188.15 = 826.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.30x = 3,188.15 × 826.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.30x = 2,634,204.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,204.81/2,126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.87

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