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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.99, 2,935.08 and 1,182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.99, 2,935.08 and 1,182.73 is: 1,632.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.99 : 2,935.08 = 1,182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.99/2,935.08 = 1,182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.99x = 2,935.08 × 1,182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.99x = 3,471,396.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,396.25/2,126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.07

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