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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.50, 3,189.06 and 827.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.50, 3,189.06 and 827.07 is: 1,240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.50 : 3,189.06 = 827.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.50/3,189.06 = 827.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.50x = 3,189.06 × 827.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.50x = 2,637,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,575.85/2,125.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.92

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