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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.46, 2,933.19 and 1,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.46, 2,933.19 and 1,462.16 is: 2,016.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.46 : 2,933.19 = 1,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.46/2,933.19 = 1,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.46x = 2,933.19 × 1,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.46x = 4,288,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,782.10/2,126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.87

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