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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.52, 3,189.78 and 2,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.52, 3,189.78 and 2,085.48 is: 3,128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.52 : 3,189.78 = 2,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.52/3,189.78 = 2,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.52x = 3,189.78 × 2,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.52x = 6,652,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,652,222.39/2,126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.22

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