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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.14, 3,185.88 and 1,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.14, 3,185.88 and 1,030.26 is: 1,544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.14 : 3,185.88 = 1,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.14/3,185.88 = 1,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.14x = 3,185.88 × 1,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.14x = 3,282,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,284.73/2,125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.50

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