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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.37, 3,186.22 and 808.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.37, 3,186.22 and 808.39 is: 1,211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.37 : 3,186.22 = 808.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.37/3,186.22 = 808.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.37x = 3,186.22 × 808.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.37x = 2,575,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,692.45/2,125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.88

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