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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.14, 2,932.83 and 1,285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.14, 2,932.83 and 1,285.62 is: 1,774.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.14 : 2,932.83 = 1,285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.14/2,932.83 = 1,285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.14x = 2,932.83 × 1,285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.14x = 3,770,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,504.90/2,125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.24

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