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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.76, 3,188.40 and 1,663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.76, 3,188.40 and 1,663.14 is: 2,493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.76 : 3,188.40 = 1,663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.76/3,188.40 = 1,663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.76x = 3,188.40 × 1,663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.76x = 5,302,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,302,755.58/2,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.35

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