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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.43, 3,189.08 and 1,084.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.43, 3,189.08 and 1,084.88 is: 1,627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.43 : 3,189.08 = 1,084.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.43/3,189.08 = 1,084.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.43x = 3,189.08 × 1,084.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.43x = 3,459,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,779.80/2,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.81

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