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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.40, 2,934.17 and 1,181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.40, 2,934.17 and 1,181.94 is: 1,630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.40 : 2,934.17 = 1,181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.40/2,934.17 = 1,181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.40x = 2,934.17 × 1,181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.40x = 3,468,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,023.56/2,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.94

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