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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.85, 3,184.89 and 1,779.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.85, 3,184.89 and 1,779.33 is: 2,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.85 : 3,184.89 = 1,779.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.85/3,184.89 = 1,779.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.85x = 3,184.89 × 1,779.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.85x = 5,666,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,666,945.50/2,126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.48

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