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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.37, 3,190.71 and 1,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.37, 3,190.71 and 1,030.73 is: 1,546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.37 : 3,190.71 = 1,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.37/3,190.71 = 1,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.37x = 3,190.71 × 1,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.37x = 3,288,765.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,765.97/2,126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.66

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