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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.52, 2,914.92 and 2,036.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.52, 2,914.92 and 2,036.82 is: 2,793.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.52 : 2,914.92 = 2,036.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.52/2,914.92 = 2,036.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.52x = 2,914.92 × 2,036.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.52x = 5,937,167.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,937,167.35/2,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.28

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