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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.07, 3,191.54 and 2,004.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.07, 3,191.54 and 2,004.57 is: 3,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.07 : 3,191.54 = 2,004.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.07/3,191.54 = 2,004.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.07x = 3,191.54 × 2,004.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.07x = 6,397,655.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,397,655.31/2,126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.15

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