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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.55, 3,185.25 and 874.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.55, 3,185.25 and 874.09 is: 1,311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.55 : 3,185.25 = 874.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.55/3,185.25 = 874.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.55x = 3,185.25 × 874.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.55x = 2,784,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,195.17/2,123.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.11

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