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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.06, 2,932.88 and 1,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.06, 2,932.88 and 1,286.30 is: 1,775.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.06 : 2,932.88 = 1,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.06/2,932.88 = 1,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.06x = 2,932.88 × 1,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.06x = 3,772,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,564.44/2,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.28

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