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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.65, 3,180.97 and 1,025.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.65, 3,180.97 and 1,025.12 is: 1,537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.65 : 3,180.97 = 1,025.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.65/3,180.97 = 1,025.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.65x = 3,180.97 × 1,025.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.65x = 3,260,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,875.97/2,120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.68

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