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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.64, 3,182.70 and 1,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.64, 3,182.70 and 1,995.80 is: 2,988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.64 : 3,182.70 = 1,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.64/3,182.70 = 1,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.64x = 3,182.70 × 1,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.64x = 6,352,032.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,032.66/2,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.29

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