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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.12, 3,187.60 and 826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.12, 3,187.60 and 826.88 is: 1,240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.12 : 3,187.60 = 826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.12/3,187.60 = 826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.12x = 3,187.60 × 826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.12x = 2,635,762.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,762.69/2,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.29

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