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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.73, 3,250.51 and 1,126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.73, 3,250.51 and 1,126.45 is: 1,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.73 : 3,250.51 = 1,126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.73/3,250.51 = 1,126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.73x = 3,250.51 × 1,126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.73x = 3,661,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,536.99/2,165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.67

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