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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.49, 3,186.57 and 1,706.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.49, 3,186.57 and 1,706.25 is: 2,561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.49 : 3,186.57 = 1,706.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.49/3,186.57 = 1,706.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.49x = 3,186.57 × 1,706.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.49x = 5,437,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437,085.06/2,122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.66

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