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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.43, 3,186.32 and 808.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.43, 3,186.32 and 808.44 is: 1,211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.43 : 3,186.32 = 808.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.43/3,186.32 = 808.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.43x = 3,186.32 × 808.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.43x = 2,575,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,944.50/2,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.97

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