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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.15, 3,188.68 and 1,150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.15, 3,188.68 and 1,150.11 is: 1,725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.15 : 3,188.68 = 1,150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.15/3,188.68 = 1,150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.15x = 3,188.68 × 1,150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.15x = 3,667,332.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,332.75/2,125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.68

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