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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.85, 3,192.39 and 1,741.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.85, 3,192.39 and 1,741.38 is: 2,613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.85 : 3,192.39 = 1,741.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.85/3,192.39 = 1,741.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.85x = 3,192.39 × 1,741.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.85x = 5,559,164.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,164.10/2,126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.80

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