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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.82, 2,933.61 and 1,168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.82, 2,933.61 and 1,168.75 is: 1,612.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.82 : 2,933.61 = 1,168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.82/2,933.61 = 1,168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.82x = 2,933.61 × 1,168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.82x = 3,428,652.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,652.28/2,125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.86

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