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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.92, 3,187.52 and 875.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.92, 3,187.52 and 875.36 is: 1,312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.92 : 3,187.52 = 875.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.92/3,187.52 = 875.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.92x = 3,187.52 × 875.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.92x = 2,790,227.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,227.51/2,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.48

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