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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.62, 3,166.51 and 2,061.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.62, 3,166.51 and 2,061.14 is: 3,070.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.62 : 3,166.51 = 2,061.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.62/3,166.51 = 2,061.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.62x = 3,166.51 × 2,061.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.62x = 6,526,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,526,620.42/2,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.45

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