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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.19, 3,188.01 and 738.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.19, 3,188.01 and 738.37 is: 1,107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.19 : 3,188.01 = 738.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.19/3,188.01 = 738.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.19x = 3,188.01 × 738.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.19x = 2,353,915.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,915.61/2,125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.63

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