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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.15, 3,186.29 and 825.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.15, 3,186.29 and 825.99 is: 1,239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.15 : 3,186.29 = 825.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.15/3,186.29 = 825.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.15x = 3,186.29 × 825.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.15x = 2,631,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,843.68/2,124.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.01

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