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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.45, 3,183.26 and 1,149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.45, 3,183.26 and 1,149.59 is: 1,720.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.45 : 3,183.26 = 1,149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.45/3,183.26 = 1,149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.45x = 3,183.26 × 1,149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.45x = 3,659,422.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,422.20/2,126.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.91

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