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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.12, 3,187.68 and 2,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.12, 3,187.68 and 2,004.80 is: 3,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.12 : 3,187.68 = 2,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.12/3,187.68 = 2,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.12x = 3,187.68 × 2,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.12x = 6,390,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,390,660.86/2,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.20

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