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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.88, 3,189.53 and 739.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.88, 3,189.53 and 739.57 is: 1,109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.88 : 3,189.53 = 739.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.88/3,189.53 = 739.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.88x = 3,189.53 × 739.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.88x = 2,358,874.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,874.58/2,125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.60

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