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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.75, 3,194.70 and 2,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.75, 3,194.70 and 2,113.60 is: 3,176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.75 : 3,194.70 = 2,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.75/3,194.70 = 2,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.75x = 3,194.70 × 2,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.75x = 6,752,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,752,317.92/2,125.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.44

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