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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.52, 2,934.55 and 1,182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.52, 2,934.55 and 1,182.34 is: 1,631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.52 : 2,934.55 = 1,182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.52/2,934.55 = 1,182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.52x = 2,934.55 × 1,182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.52x = 3,469,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,635.85/2,126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.60

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