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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.10, 2,944.99 and 1,426.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.10, 2,944.99 and 1,426.67 is: 1,967.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.10 : 2,944.99 = 1,426.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.10/2,944.99 = 1,426.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.10x = 2,944.99 × 1,426.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.10x = 4,201,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,528.88/2,135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.84

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