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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.20, 3,187.72 and 738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.20, 3,187.72 and 738.40 is: 1,107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.20 : 3,187.72 = 738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.20/3,187.72 = 738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.20x = 3,187.72 × 738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.20x = 2,353,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,812.45/2,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.57

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