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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.28, 3,186.96 and 826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.28, 3,186.96 and 826.40 is: 1,239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.28 : 3,186.96 = 826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.28/3,186.96 = 826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.28x = 3,186.96 × 826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.28x = 2,633,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,703.74/2,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.23

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