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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.63, 3,185.06 and 825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.63, 3,185.06 and 825.80 is: 1,237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.63 : 3,185.06 = 825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.63/3,185.06 = 825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.63x = 3,185.06 × 825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.63x = 2,630,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,202.49/2,124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.96

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