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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.89, 3,171.78 and 1,814.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.89, 3,171.78 and 1,814.18 is: 2,706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.89 : 3,171.78 = 1,814.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.89/3,171.78 = 1,814.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.89x = 3,171.78 × 1,814.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.89x = 5,754,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,754,179.84/2,125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.72

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