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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.82, 3,188.10 and 738.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.82, 3,188.10 and 738.92 is: 1,108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.82 : 3,188.10 = 738.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.82/3,188.10 = 738.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.82x = 3,188.10 × 738.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.82x = 2,355,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,750.85/2,125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.16

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