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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.62, 3,168 and 2,062.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.62, 3,168 and 2,062.14 is: 3,071.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.62 : 3,168 = 2,062.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.62/3,168 = 2,062.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.62x = 3,168 × 2,062.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.62x = 6,532,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,532,859.52/2,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.94

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