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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.58, 3,189.58 and 827.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.58, 3,189.58 and 827.14 is: 1,241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.58 : 3,189.58 = 827.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.58/3,189.58 = 827.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.58x = 3,189.58 × 827.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.58x = 2,638,229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,229.20/2,125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.18

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