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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.56, 3,190.04 and 1,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.56, 3,190.04 and 1,086.12 is: 1,629.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.56 : 3,190.04 = 1,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.56/3,190.04 = 1,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.56x = 3,190.04 × 1,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.56x = 3,464,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,766.24/2,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.28

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