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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.80, 3,175.34 and 1,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.80, 3,175.34 and 1,252 is: 1,875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.80 : 3,175.34 = 1,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.80/3,175.34 = 1,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.80x = 3,175.34 × 1,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.80x = 3,975,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,525.68/2,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.42

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