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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.78, 2,925.52 and 1,751.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.78, 2,925.52 and 1,751.29 is: 2,410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.78 : 2,925.52 = 1,751.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.78/2,925.52 = 1,751.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.78x = 2,925.52 × 1,751.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.78x = 5,123,422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123,422.23/2,125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.14

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