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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.67, 3,189.90 and 956.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.67, 3,189.90 and 956.30 is: 1,435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.67 : 3,189.90 = 956.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.67/3,189.90 = 956.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.67x = 3,189.90 × 956.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.67x = 3,050,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,501.37/2,125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.08

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