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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.69, 3,181.96 and 1,025.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.69, 3,181.96 and 1,025.52 is: 1,535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.69 : 3,181.96 = 1,025.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.69/3,181.96 = 1,025.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.69x = 3,181.96 × 1,025.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.69x = 3,263,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,163.62/2,124.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.83

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