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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.73, 3,187.60 and 809.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.73, 3,187.60 and 809.73 is: 1,214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.73 : 3,187.60 = 809.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.73/3,187.60 = 809.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.73x = 3,187.60 × 809.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.73x = 2,581,095.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,095.35/2,125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.22

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