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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.53, 2,916.30 and 2,037.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.53, 2,916.30 and 2,037.83 is: 2,794.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.53 : 2,916.30 = 2,037.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.53/2,916.30 = 2,037.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.53x = 2,916.30 × 2,037.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.53x = 5,942,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,913.44/2,126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.66

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