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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.41, 3,181.23 and 1,305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.41, 3,181.23 and 1,305.33 is: 1,953.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.41 : 3,181.23 = 1,305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.41/3,181.23 = 1,305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.41x = 3,181.23 × 1,305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.41x = 4,152,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,554.96/2,125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.77

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