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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.98, 3,188.50 and 809.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.98, 3,188.50 and 809.46 is: 1,214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.98 : 3,188.50 = 809.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.98/3,188.50 = 809.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.98x = 3,188.50 × 809.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.98x = 2,580,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,961.19/2,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.01

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