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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.20, 3,187.24 and 825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.20, 3,187.24 and 825.76 is: 1,239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.20 : 3,187.24 = 825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.20/3,187.24 = 825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.20x = 3,187.24 × 825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.20x = 2,631,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,895.30/2,124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.01

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