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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.50, 2,934.60 and 1,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.50, 2,934.60 and 1,195 is: 1,649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.50 : 2,934.60 = 1,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.50/2,934.60 = 1,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.50x = 2,934.60 × 1,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.50x = 3,506,847
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,847/2,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.12

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