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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.43, 3,186.94 and 875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.43, 3,186.94 and 875.68 is: 1,313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.43 : 3,186.94 = 875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.43/3,186.94 = 875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.43x = 3,186.94 × 875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.43x = 2,790,739.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,739.62/2,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.02

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