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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.80, 3,189.60 and 1,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.80, 3,189.60 and 1,150.76 is: 1,726.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.80 : 3,189.60 = 1,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.80/3,189.60 = 1,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.80x = 3,189.60 × 1,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.80x = 3,670,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,464.10/2,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.63

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