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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.55, 2,933.61 and 1,380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.55, 2,933.61 and 1,380.74 is: 1,904.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.55 : 2,933.61 = 1,380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.55/2,933.61 = 1,380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.55x = 2,933.61 × 1,380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.55x = 4,050,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,551.59/2,126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.76

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