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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.23, 3,187.17 and 738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.23, 3,187.17 and 738.24 is: 1,107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.23 : 3,187.17 = 738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.23/3,187.17 = 738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.23x = 3,187.17 × 738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.23x = 2,352,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,896.38/2,125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.13

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