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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.86, 2,934.75 and 1,195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.86, 2,934.75 and 1,195.18 is: 1,649.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.86 : 2,934.75 = 1,195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.86/2,934.75 = 1,195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.86x = 2,934.75 × 1,195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.86x = 3,507,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,554.51/2,126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.17

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