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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.60, 3,189.30 and 1,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.60, 3,189.30 and 1,029.40 is: 1,544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.60 : 3,189.30 = 1,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.60/3,189.30 = 1,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.60x = 3,189.30 × 1,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.60x = 3,283,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,065.42/2,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.54

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