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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.80, 3,188.89 and 826.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.80, 3,188.89 and 826.75 is: 1,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.80 : 3,188.89 = 826.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.80/3,188.89 = 826.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.80x = 3,188.89 × 826.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.80x = 2,636,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,414.81/2,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.62

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