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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.12, 3,187.80 and 826.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.12, 3,187.80 and 826.48 is: 1,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.12 : 3,187.80 = 826.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.12/3,187.80 = 826.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.12x = 3,187.80 × 826.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.12x = 2,634,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,652.94/2,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.77

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