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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.02, 3,188.75 and 809.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.02, 3,188.75 and 809.42 is: 1,214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.02 : 3,188.75 = 809.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.02/3,188.75 = 809.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.02x = 3,188.75 × 809.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.02x = 2,581,021.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,021.07/2,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.02

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