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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.14, 3,187.50 and 1,304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.14, 3,187.50 and 1,304.88 is: 1,953.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.14 : 3,187.50 = 1,304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.14/3,187.50 = 1,304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.14x = 3,187.50 × 1,304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.14x = 4,159,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,305.00/2,129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.51

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