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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.63, 2,934.04 and 1,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.63, 2,934.04 and 1,287.60 is: 1,776.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.63 : 2,934.04 = 1,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.63/2,934.04 = 1,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.63x = 2,934.04 × 1,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.63x = 3,777,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,869.90/2,126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.46

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