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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.56, 3,187.66 and 969.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.56, 3,187.66 and 969.50 is: 1,454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.56 : 3,187.66 = 969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.56/3,187.66 = 969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.56x = 3,187.66 × 969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.56x = 3,090,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,436.37/2,124.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.62

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