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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.74, 3,188.10 and 809.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.74, 3,188.10 and 809.22 is: 1,213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.74 : 3,188.10 = 809.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.74/3,188.10 = 809.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.74x = 3,188.10 × 809.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.74x = 2,579,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,874.28/2,125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.64

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