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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.70, 2,935.88 and 1,418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.70, 2,935.88 and 1,418.96 is: 1,958.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.70 : 2,935.88 = 1,418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.70/2,935.88 = 1,418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.70x = 2,935.88 × 1,418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.70x = 4,165,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,901.85/2,126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.86

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