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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.60, 3,188.28 and 1,086.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.60, 3,188.28 and 1,086.01 is: 1,628.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.60 : 3,188.28 = 1,086.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.60/3,188.28 = 1,086.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.60x = 3,188.28 × 1,086.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.60x = 3,462,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,503.96/2,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.95

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