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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.56, 3,188.04 and 1,029.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.56, 3,188.04 and 1,029.63 is: 1,544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.56 : 3,188.04 = 1,029.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.56/3,188.04 = 1,029.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.56x = 3,188.04 × 1,029.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.56x = 3,282,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,501.63/2,125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.30

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