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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.52, 4,357.82 and 2,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.52, 4,357.82 and 2,125.32 is: 3,188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.52 : 4,357.82 = 2,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.52/4,357.82 = 2,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.52x = 4,357.82 × 2,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.52x = 9,261,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,261,762.00/2,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.74

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