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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.11, 2,932.05 and 1,285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.11, 2,932.05 and 1,285.21 is: 1,773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.11 : 2,932.05 = 1,285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.11/2,932.05 = 1,285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.11x = 2,932.05 × 1,285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.11x = 3,768,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,278.89/2,125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.22

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