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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.95, 3,191.50 and 1,100.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.95, 3,191.50 and 1,100.95 is: 1,651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.95 : 3,191.50 = 1,100.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.95/3,191.50 = 1,100.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.95x = 3,191.50 × 1,100.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.95x = 3,513,665.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,665.97/2,126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.98

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