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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.55, 3,169.24 and 2,044.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.55, 3,169.24 and 2,044.35 is: 3,048.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.55 : 3,169.24 = 2,044.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.55/3,169.24 = 2,044.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.55x = 3,169.24 × 2,044.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.55x = 6,479,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,479,030.68/2,125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.16

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