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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.82, 2,935.19 and 1,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.82, 2,935.19 and 1,182.80 is: 1,632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.82 : 2,935.19 = 1,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.82/2,935.19 = 1,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.82x = 2,935.19 × 1,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.82x = 3,471,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,731.01/2,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.36

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