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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.44, 2,994.25 and 2,125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.44, 2,994.25 and 2,125.87 is: 2,931.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.44 : 2,994.25 = 2,125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.44/2,994.25 = 2,125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.44x = 2,994.25 × 2,125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.44x = 6,365,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,365,386.25/2,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.41

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