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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.24, 3,189.12 and 1,151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.24, 3,189.12 and 1,151.32 is: 1,727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.24 : 3,189.12 = 1,151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.24/3,189.12 = 1,151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.24x = 3,189.12 × 1,151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.24x = 3,671,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,697.64/2,125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.66

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