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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.10, 2,932.00 and 1,285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.10, 2,932.00 and 1,285.74 is: 1,773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.10 : 2,932.00 = 1,285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.10/2,932.00 = 1,285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.10x = 2,932.00 × 1,285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.10x = 3,769,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,786.47/2,125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.93

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