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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.20, 3,189.30 and 2,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.20, 3,189.30 and 2,004.70 is: 3,007.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.20 : 3,189.30 = 2,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.20/3,189.30 = 2,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.20x = 3,189.30 × 2,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.20x = 6,393,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,393,589.71/2,126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.05

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