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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.69, 3,187.36 and 738.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.69, 3,187.36 and 738.91 is: 1,107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.69 : 3,187.36 = 738.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.69/3,187.36 = 738.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.69x = 3,187.36 × 738.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.69x = 2,355,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,172.18/2,125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.96

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