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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.72, 3,190.07 and 1,158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.72, 3,190.07 and 1,158.97 is: 1,738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.72 : 3,190.07 = 1,158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.72/3,190.07 = 1,158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.72x = 3,190.07 × 1,158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.72x = 3,697,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,179.48/2,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.45

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