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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.42, 3,184.46 and 1,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.42, 3,184.46 and 1,152.20 is: 1,726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.42 : 3,184.46 = 1,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.42/3,184.46 = 1,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.42x = 3,184.46 × 1,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.42x = 3,669,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,134.81/2,125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.31

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