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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.69, 3,185.36 and 1,084.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.69, 3,185.36 and 1,084.89 is: 1,624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.69 : 3,185.36 = 1,084.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.69/3,185.36 = 1,084.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.69x = 3,185.36 × 1,084.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.69x = 3,455,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,775.80/2,126.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.96

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