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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.66, 3,186.06 and 1,152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.66, 3,186.06 and 1,152.58 is: 1,727.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.66 : 3,186.06 = 1,152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.66/3,186.06 = 1,152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.66x = 3,186.06 × 1,152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.66x = 3,672,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,189.03/2,125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.55

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