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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.58, 3,192.90 and 1,201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.58, 3,192.90 and 1,201.95 is: 1,804.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.58 : 3,192.90 = 1,201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.58/3,192.90 = 1,201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.58x = 3,192.90 × 1,201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.58x = 3,837,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,706.16/2,126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.64

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