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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.53, 3,188.75 and 1,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.53, 3,188.75 and 1,030.82 is: 1,546.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.53 : 3,188.75 = 1,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.53/3,188.75 = 1,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.53x = 3,188.75 × 1,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.53x = 3,287,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,006.18/2,125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.44

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