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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.15, 3,186.53 and 825.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.15, 3,186.53 and 825.75 is: 1,238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.15 : 3,186.53 = 825.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.15/3,186.53 = 825.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.15x = 3,186.53 × 825.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.15x = 2,631,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,273.02/2,124.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.74

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