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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.50, 3,184.31 and 1,929.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.50, 3,184.31 and 1,929.22 is: 2,888.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.50 : 3,184.31 = 1,929.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.50/3,184.31 = 1,929.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.50x = 3,184.31 × 1,929.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.50x = 6,143,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,143,234.54/2,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.89

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