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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.31, 3,188.36 and 955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.31, 3,188.36 and 955.34 is: 1,433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.31 : 3,188.36 = 955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.31/3,188.36 = 955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.31x = 3,188.36 × 955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.31x = 3,045,984.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,984.18/2,125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.19

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