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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.34, 3,188.02 and 738.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.34, 3,188.02 and 738.69 is: 1,108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.34 : 3,188.02 = 738.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.34/3,188.02 = 738.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.34x = 3,188.02 × 738.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.34x = 2,354,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,958.49/2,125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.04

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