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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.48, 3,207.67 and 2,014.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.48, 3,207.67 and 2,014.43 is: 3,038.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.48 : 3,207.67 = 2,014.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.48/3,207.67 = 2,014.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.48x = 3,207.67 × 2,014.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.48x = 6,461,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461,605.60/2,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.65

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