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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.72, 3,184.76 and 825.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.72, 3,184.76 and 825.02 is: 1,237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.72 : 3,184.76 = 825.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.72/3,184.76 = 825.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.72x = 3,184.76 × 825.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.72x = 2,627,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,490.70/2,123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.21

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