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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.36, 3,242.27 and 1,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.36, 3,242.27 and 1,125.04 is: 1,685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.36 : 3,242.27 = 1,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.36/3,242.27 = 1,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.36x = 3,242.27 × 1,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.36x = 3,647,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,683.44/2,164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.34

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