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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.82, 3,191.85 and 828.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.82, 3,191.85 and 828.39 is: 1,243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.82 : 3,191.85 = 828.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.82/3,191.85 = 828.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.82x = 3,191.85 × 828.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.82x = 2,644,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,096.62/2,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.22

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