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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.38, 3,188.46 and 739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.38, 3,188.46 and 739.08 is: 1,108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.38 : 3,188.46 = 739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.38/3,188.46 = 739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.38x = 3,188.46 × 739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.38x = 2,356,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,527.02/2,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.76

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