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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.70, 3,188.07 and 808.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.70, 3,188.07 and 808.99 is: 1,213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.70 : 3,188.07 = 808.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.70/3,188.07 = 808.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.70x = 3,188.07 × 808.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.70x = 2,579,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,116.75/2,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.30

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