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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.73, 3,188.87 and 739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.73, 3,188.87 and 739.17 is: 1,108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.73 : 3,188.87 = 739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.73/3,188.87 = 739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.73x = 3,188.87 × 739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.73x = 2,357,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,118.89/2,125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.85

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