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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.60, 3,187.32 and 827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.60, 3,187.32 and 827.44 is: 1,240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.60 : 3,187.32 = 827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.60/3,187.32 = 827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.60x = 3,187.32 × 827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.60x = 2,637,316.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,316.06/2,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.74

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