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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.55, 2,934.63 and 1,195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.55, 2,934.63 and 1,195.05 is: 1,649.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.55 : 2,934.63 = 1,195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.55/2,934.63 = 1,195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.55x = 2,934.63 × 1,195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.55x = 3,507,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,029.58/2,126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.16

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