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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.80, 3,192.54 and 1,396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.80, 3,192.54 and 1,396.84 is: 2,097.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.80 : 3,192.54 = 1,396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.80/3,192.54 = 1,396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.80x = 3,192.54 × 1,396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.80x = 4,459,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,467.57/2,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.78

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