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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.73, 3,192.11 and 1,306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.73, 3,192.11 and 1,306.61 is: 1,961.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.73 : 3,192.11 = 1,306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.73/3,192.11 = 1,306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.73x = 3,192.11 × 1,306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.73x = 4,170,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,820.35/2,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.14

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